Temple of the False Pod

With a year in the bag, we talk about our favorite color! White Enchantments are a saving grace in all games, and these ones don't get enough attention!    We got a great second year coming up for all you folk, so be sure to share, comment, and leave a review, so we can continue to bring casual conversation to EDH   Thank you for an amazing year!   HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uplo...

Bruce and Andy have been noticing for years that their playgroup tends to shy away from overlapping commanders. Is this the norm? Why does this happen? Is it good? It it bad? Is it just a normal consequence from having a consistent playgroup? We are not the arbiters of this topic, but it's just an interesting thing we noticed. Let us know your experience!      HEY! We got a YouTube channel where w...

Andy brings in his partner's deck to show off, the wonderful array of undervalued cards. Admiral Beckett Brass can be a powerhouse or a stanchion in the way. Grab a flagon of ale, roll up your pant legs and set to sea on this ship we call "the Temple"   Decklists: Original list: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2113376 Updated: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2113379     HEY! We got a YouTube chann...

We have a completely reasonable discussion based on the timely (and now not-for-sale) Secret Lair drop from October, but mostly (and completely) the Stranger Things cards. Find some cool interactions with your favorite group of meddling kids (and drunk cop) and hang out with your favorite podcast hosts!     HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out...

With yearly rotation past us, it's that timely tradition to check out what could fall into obscurity if we're not careful. Bruce and Andy pick some of their favorite cards that may start to see more play in Commander (and other casual formats) as prices wane, even slightly. As always, buy real estate. Good lands are good forever.      HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our epis...

It's October, which means Zombies galore. We picked a very cool dude from Dominaria to represent us in our journey into our fifth season. We wrap our fourth season up with beautiful 60-card decks all based around the man, the myth, the not so great Legend, Lord of Tresserhorn.    We'll be back November 17 for season 5!  Decklists:  Andy's list:

We've been to Innistrad before, and now we're being treated to a haunting double feature! So we jump into the nostalgia machine and realize Innistrad has never left us! These cards are ubiquitous and surely notable. Let's see what Andy and Bruce have cooked up for us this week     HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upl...

Crackin' open a nice cold deck tech as we head into the Autumn! Bruce brought in a deck that shares a special place in both our hearts. There's much laughter, stories and Green creatures in this episode. All things you want in a great episode! Nissa, Vastwood Seer has stuck around a while, and will likely continue to live on in infamy!   Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/1938907   CMDRDeck...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRUCE! Bruce and Andy weigh the cost and benefits of proxies and talk about some cool things they've seen!  Andy would like to pass along this link, which he mentions toward the end of the episode. Go check out their great work! SUPER COOL PROXY VIDEO: https://youtu.be/VALgm1qkeFE (Thanks @Spice8Rack for doing some truly wonderful work in the community!)     HEY! We got a YouTube ch...

Butts, silly. Bruce and Andy discuss the intricacies and nuances of not only what to sit on but the importance of your chair and where in relation to your opponents you sit. There are some tricky tips that you won't want to miss.      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. T...

As with every season, we discuss some hidden gems of the giant ocean that is the EDH card pool. This week we each picked 4 Blue Enchantments to bring to the table, to store in the treasure chest. We hate on green a bunch, but what other color does that as well as Blue?    HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the o...

We have a guest! And he's our very good friend, a person who has taught us so much about the game, a person dedicated to every aspect of the game, and who is always coming up with new ways to freshen up the game to make it more fun. You may know him, he's everywhere, IT'S ANDREW MAGRINI!    He's come on the show to discuss everything from cube to Mishra to his new decks that follow an interesting...

Andy has never built a true spell-slinging deck, so when he opened Prismari in his Silverquill Prerelease pack, he thought he'd give it a try. How'd he do? Well, you tell me! (I think he did pretty well, but my judgement might be clouded)   Here's the list: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/1600736   HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSC...

We always seem to have a non-four number of players, and it always creates a moment where we need to decide how to proceed. Four is easy, play some EDH! But five? six?! SEVEN?!! What do we do? Well, there are some fantastic options to not only include the players who would otherwise be sitting out, but to have a change of pace over the Free-for-all nature of your average game of Magic.    HEY! We...

Basic lands are one of the first things you learn in Magic, and because they're so, well, basic, they're easy to take for granted. We all do it, and it's time to sit down and stare at them. Metaphorically of course. This week we talk why you're probably running too few (spoiler, it's because of duals) and what makes a good basic land.   WELCOME TO SEASON 4! We're quickly approaching 1k downloads!...

It's like Battlebots but with decktechs instead! Bruce v Andy in a head-to-head, on-theme, glorious battle. But they don't play them here, they just talk about them, which is just as fun! This season the theme is: MONARCH. (The only restriction is no Queen Marchesa or Jared Carthalion as the commander)  Decklists! Bruce's:

Yes. But still listen to the episode! We talk about land quality and why 40 specifically (if not 42). We talk about our favorite land of all time! We have a SPECIAL GUEST! It's all a very great special episode of Temple of the False Pod   The article discussed in the episode: How Many Lands Do You Need to Consistently Hit Your Land Drops? BY FRANK KARSTEN (MAY 30, 2017) https://strategy.channelfir...

Readers Beware! You're in for a scare! Bruce shares his graveyard beast of a deck for the beautiful UNmander, Grusilda!  This deck can do some pretty cool things if you and your group want to do cool things. Be sure to ask before playing with ANY silver-bordered cards!  Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/1639653   HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well!...

There are cards out there that you will put into any deck you can and sometimes not even realize it. They are your pet cards, and those cards are what give your deck personality. These are just some of Bruce's and Andy's. What are yours? Reach out to us! #dailydivinevisitationvespers  https://twitter.com/search?lang=en&q=(%23dailydivinevisitationvespers)%20(from%3Amanaburned)&src=typed_query HEY!...

Lands always have your back. They let you cast your spells, but they can be so much more, too! We share our favorite UTILITY LANDS because they're fun and groovy~! Share your favorites with US!      The article Bruce was talking about toward the end of the episode: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mhof/welcome-multiplayer-hall-fame-2014-10-13https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archi...

That's right, it's midseason special! Temple's Treasures is back, and while we're sticking with Enchantments, this time we're going with everyone's favorite, GREEN! Check out these bad boys of green who are getting NO recognition.      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....

The Beginning of the game can feel so fast and powerful, as you have access to a full mitt of cards, and throw down your ramp one after another, but did you know there are downsides to playing like that? Bruce and Andy think it's smarter to take it slower and lie in wait as the attention is elsewhere.     HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out an...

Andy brings another of his hobbled-together decks, but this time in a color he normally doesn't play. Raff Capashen plays heavily on opponents' turns, so you know there's going to be some silly nonsense going on. Andy goes deep into how and why he wants this build to work so badly. (And you know there's a big metal creature causing all of this mess)  Check out the decklist : https://archidekt.com/...

As we already have some Planeswalkers as Commanders, it doesn't seem like it would be a big leap to just make them all legal, right? Wrong. There's a lot to the subject, and Andy and Bruce have a moderate amount to say about it. Get on in, I've heard they finally don't agree on something!      HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out! We might uplo...

With the advent of platforms such as Spelltable, Webcam Commander has become easier and more accessible, but there are some flaws that can't quite be ignored. Bruce and Andy break down why even when the format was being saved, they couldn't wait to just play EDH in person. Will they play with a top-down view going forward or return to grubby pizza fingers and enjoyable crosstalk? Find out in this...