Andy Stocker, Bruce Richard

Temple of the False Pod

Leisure EN ↓ 171 episodes

A Magic: the Gathering podcast, where we discuss casual aspects of both 60 card/kitchen-table and EDH/Commander play styles. We’re here for the stories, so come and join us at the Temple of the False Pod, where our decks aren’t optimized but our plays sure as HECK are fun.

Author

Andy Stocker, Bruce Richard

Episodes

You Need to Kill Your Commander 08.07.2026 16:13

Can't argue here. Be ready to kill it before your opponent gets more value off of it! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available where...

This New Mechanic Is Secretly AWESOME 01.07.2026 18:39

Power-Up Is an exciting design space full of nuance and choice! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found...

BEST Cards from MARVEL SUPER HEROES 24.06.2026 31:59

These non-legendary cards are pretty cool! AND It's our episode 150! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are...

Play A Mono-Colored Deck. You WON'T Regret It. 17.06.2026 29:50

Just keep one around in your arsenal. It'll get you unstuck in so many ways. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podc...

Please Play More Counters! 10.06.2026 36:50

You (generally) aren't (generally) playing enough interaction, especially counters. At least good counters. Like fun ones. like for commander. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may you...

Karlach Packs A PUNCH (or two) | Deck Tales | Deck Tech 03.06.2026 39:16

Andy brings a lady to the table. And she never stops attacking. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/AO2F6nBfMUaFYmK4B807mw HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land al...

The Most Dangerous Gamer is THE Goofiest Commander | Deck Tales | Deck Tech 27.05.2026 40:12

Bruce talks about a special little guy who just wants to do the most bananas stuff. And no this isn't a Kibo deck. Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/22711979/copy_of_the_most_dangerous_gamer HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube!...

Do You Have Haste In Green? | Green Instants | Temple's Treasures 20.05.2026 32:06

Who doesn't love some unknown cards? Be the cool one who people say, "Hey what's that do?" Here are some cards! Two rules: 1. Printed Before 8th Edition 2. Less than 2000 decks on EDHRec.com Here's A Playlist of the previous Temple's Treasures! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt7ft7YuDpT7gLLO5lI1QsqglamR0NAia HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well...

These New Planes Are WEIRD 13.05.2026 53:01

We look at the official un-official planes from the Secret Lair Spectacular events from 2025! Playlist of All our Planechase discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt7ft7YuDpT6alcbvwYpchcJDmcsfZZfM HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod...

Universes Beyond is Sometimes A Lot of Fun 06.05.2026 43:47

Some has been REALLY REALLY good. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a...

They Unbanned Biorhythm? They Want to Unban WHAT?! 29.04.2026 47:30

Get out of here, Iona. Go far away. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us...

Precon Commander Decks, The Absolute Greatest Place to Start? 22.04.2026 38:10

This topic involves... nuance? Many differing and conflicting ideas? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are...

Dollar Store Gaea's Cradle | Manascape Refractor 15.04.2026 17:30

This was filmed in 2024, Manascape Refractor is up to about $1-2 now. Thanks/Shout Out to the defunct Commander Sphere podcast for this hidden gem HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may...

Bruce Brings The Busted One (The Ozolith) 08.04.2026 19:44

O Ozolith! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us out...

The Initiative is Broken And Will NEVER See Widespread Play 01.04.2026 34:03

I mean... Have you seen the initiative in casual commander a lot? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are fou...

NOTHING will Be Banned EVER again 25.03.2026 41:32

Oh shoot! We're back! With a timely episode from 2024 where we discuss the RC and bannings. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are availabl...

Drana is a PERFECT Mono-Black Commander | Deck Tales | Deck Tech 29.02.2024 30:10

Andy talks about the failures and successes of his first deck on his own. The Vampires! The Mana! The Landbase? (Whoops.) Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ql7SW__LIUiWykKmXUFnQA Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode t...

Don't Use THESE Legendary Creatures as Your Commander 22.02.2024 26:31

There are many reasons to use a specific creature to head your deck. These are the reasons not to. Be smart about it. Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with u...

How Many Lands is Enough? It's 40. 08.02.2024 28:26

We've done the math. It really is vital. You need to play 40 lands. Hypergeometric Calculator: https://www.mtgnexus.com/tools/drawodds/ Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube...

Targeted Removal in RED?! | Red Instants | Temple's Treasures | Commander 01.02.2024 30:11

Who doesn't love some unknown cards? Be the cool one who people say, "Hey what's that do?" Here are some cards! Two rules: 1. Printed Before 8th Edition 2. Less than 2000 decks on EDHRec.com Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-ep...

Are You Winning TOO MUCH in Commander? 24.01.2024 25:54

In a four player format, it's quite possible that you're winning more than your share and it might be affecting your playgroup. Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come...

Queen Marchesa WANTS to Give Up the Crown | Deck Tales 17.01.2024 26:57

Bruce talks about his experience with 8 years of the reign of Her Highness. Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/6440817/bruces_queen_marchesa Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on Y...

These Cards Are SO 2023 | Best of 2023 10.01.2024 27:57

These are some of the BEST cards we could find from 2023. Things that for better or worse, were definitely on our radar. That Elesh Norn Video we were talking about: https://youtu.be/MCqTpnvikDE Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non...

How We Will Become Better (Not Skill) Magic Players in 2024? 03.01.2024 23:38

It's the new year, so we're looking forward to 2024, and choosing what we want to focus on to better our Magic Lives! Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with u...

Have you heard of Fractured Powerstone? Play it. 27.12.2023 14:45

Have you heard of this card? Solid Mana rock plus Planechase stuff?! Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth lan...