Temple of the False Pod

This is one of Andy's favorites. It goes fast and has no regard for it's own destruction. Laelia? More like BAElia. I'll see myself out   Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2876924     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 b...

This game is full of choices, and now we try to figure out if it's a good idea to knock any player out. I mean, they'll be sitting there for SOOO long. Do you really want to be THAT mean?     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 b...

Bruce finally had the chance to draft Commander Legends and boy-o does he want to share how he felt! Now that we can taste Battle for Baldur's Gate, let's put Commander Legends 1 to rest, so we can focus on cool things, like drafting different Commander Sets TOGETHER?!   HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the oc...

Temple's Treasures is back, babeyyy! We're continuing out sorcerous stretch with the black part of the color pie! We were so excited for this one, we couldn't wait until another season. So enjoy these beauts while they're still niche and underplayed.    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-episo...

Customization is more than proxies or alters, it's more than card choice or commander choice. The stuff around the game can make it easier, more fun and prettier. So let's talk stuff     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 w...

It feels like we've come full circle with this deck, which is fitting because Yennett is a creature that had been broken for the longest time and with time, reputation waned, and Bruce started this deck back when we first started the podcast! While this deck can be honed and crafted, there's something nice about having a somewhat modular deck, where you can slot in different odd cards for each oth...

Chances are high that there is a better moment to play any card. When do you know is the right time? We discuss navigating the intricacies of solving the mystery of when is good enough?      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 ba...

Bruce and Andy get heated in this season premiere. When will this tit for tat end? Is there a reason to employ this strategy, and how does one go about solidifying 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...

Replicating Ring is in the very least a 3MV Mana Rock. That's good enough, right?     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 whereve...

We wanted to keep talking Magic, so we decided for our break we'd stick around!  Come back next week for Andy's topic choice as well!         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 fi...

It's the episode 60, 60 minute spectacular! We built some decks to theme, and the theme was SPRING! It's so nice out, hit me up, let's go for a walk and listen to this episode.    Decklists: Andy: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2594734   Bruce: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2594740       HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We...

The end of the season is upon us and we thought we would culminate our efforts into this primer of deckbuilding. We cover some nebulous ideas and some concrete examples. Join us, won't you?       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!   Co...

Everything has culminated to this moment. Andy built a 60 card deck. And uses everything he knows about Commander to make it sing. Nadier and Kalain write each other cute little love notes. Come hang out!  Decklist: 

It's not necessarily about making it smarter faster better stronger. It can be about morphing a deck to do its job better, especially in the context of your own meta. So check out this week's episode where we break down why you would upgrade your deck, or in some cases never upgrade it ever again.      HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and S...

Bruce's lesson this week involves some time-honored wisdom of how to build the foundation of ANY deck! And it's as easy as putting four copies of each card in your deck!      Very cool.     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 bas...

Last season, we finished the color pie for underplayed Enchantments, so now we move onto SORCERIES! Starting with Green and following the following rules, we talk about some cards we found stuck between the couch cushions:   1. First Printing must have been prior to 8th Edition 2. Must be in under 2000 decks on EDHRec   That's it, babbeeeyyyy! Enjoy these sweet cards! Buy your singles at: yourfavo...

In this episode: Bruce and Andy discuss concepts. These concepts relate to the ideas behind decks, whether it's their purposes, how to build to that purpose, and what to look for when becoming inspired.  So grab a pen and paper (or in Bruce's case, the notepad app), and let's talk about deck ideas and where they come from. (and also apparently stinky gas?)    HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we...

Oh Heck. Bruce's cats/rats 60-card deck is too precious to not share with everyone. This deck is wild and has such great character. So we're bringing it to you!   When Bruce previewed the card: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/The-Cat-with-a-Rat-Commander-2017-Preview-Hungry-Lynx/eb248e23-1b88-46dd-a3a3-09b8598b4a53/ When he finally made the deck: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/brucerichard-...

Back at it again; we got Bruce talking about lands! Andy has some questions though. How can we do lands better without breaking the bank? How can we do lands better and more fun? The answer may not surprise you. It's basics. Listen up, folks. It's a fun one. Let's get funky with some lands.  HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! W...

We're back for season 6! And in honor of that, we're focusing on things we love about casual Magic that don't necessarily relate to everyone's favorite 100 card singleton format! (but we will instinctively always bring it back to the big lug) This week we talk about everything from Conspiracy to Conspiracy 2! and obviously Commander Legends and Battlebond. It's an excited episode that you won't wa...

On this, our 50th! episode, we built some decks celebrating the plane of Kamigawa, as we approach one month to our return to the beautiful plane. Check out our sweet theme decks and let us know what you'd do differently!    Decklists:  Bruce's Deck: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2251113 Andy's Deck: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2292816   HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading...

Sometimes you build a deck and it makes you realize something about how you want to play Magic. Sometimes it makes you realize that deck is not that thing. Whether it's overly oppressive or has too much stack-manipulation, Bruce and Andy talk about some specific decks they wish they had left alone.    What are some of the decks you wish you never made? Comment or tweet at us!      HEY! We got a Yo...

The Long awaited DeckTale about our favorite Black-Bordered Goblin is here! Bruce brings his "big" guns to his signature deck and we talk about what a freakin' delight this deck is to pilot, play against and just all around watch go off! Check out our list below and let us know what YOU'd put in the deck!   Decklist:

We LOVE Magic Cards. Surprise! So we wanted to reflect back on the year and think about the cards that may have been overlooked or seem really fun in casual play. These are our favorites; what are yours?           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 Po...

There is a long standing tradition from WotC to mail people of the Magic community special cards for the Holidays, and they're fun and silver-bordered. Since those are the two things that catch our eyes, we wanted to talk about them! Grab your eggnog, fuzzy socks and best friend and enjoy this Holiday Special-length episode! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as w...