Zach Adler

The Bite Sized MTG Podcast

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Welcome to Bite Sized MTG! This channel is dedicated to Competitive Commander (cEDH) — from high-level strategy and coaching to brewing unique lists and breaking down the meta. Whether you’re an aspiring cEDH grinder or just curious about what makes the format tick, you’ll find actionable, insightful podcasts here. Subscribe and sharpen your game, one bite at a time.

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Zach Adler

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Dexter Rogsi Deck Tech 03.07.2026

RogSi is one of the most iconic decks in cEDH, but mastering it takes more than just fast starts. Join Zach Adler and Dexter as they break down the ins and outs of RogSi, covering mulligans, sequencing, game plans, and the decisions that separate great pilots from the rest. If you enjoyed the video, be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite RogSi tech in the comments! Join The Bite...

Scion of the Ur Dragon in ceDH 26.06.2026

Scion of the Ur-Dragon is one of the most iconic commanders in Magic history—but does it still have what it takes to compete in today's cEDH landscape? In this episode, Zach Adler is joined by ComedIan MTG and Dave "Kyzr" Kay to break down everything Scion of the Ur-Dragon. From the deck's strengths and weaknesses to key lines, card choices, and where it fits in the current meta,...

All About Coaching ft Drake Academy 19.06.2026

Can coaching make you a better cEDH player? Zach Adler is joined by Jordan and Lily Drake from The Drake Academy to discuss the value of coaching in competitive EDH. From improving decision-making and tournament preparation to identifying common mistakes, they break down how coaching can help players level up their game. If you're looking to sharpen your cEDH skills, this episode is for you.#M...

The Brewery Ft: Zach and Jared 27.05.2026

Zach and Jared sit down to talk all things brewing in cEDH — from where new deck ideas come from to how metas shape innovation at the highest level of competitive Commander. They break down the brewing process, evaluating commanders, testing cards, adapting to changing pods, and what separates a real contender from a pile of spice. Whether you’re trying to tune your favorite list or build somethin...

I Got Coached on Rog Thras 20.05.2026

Joe Holland sits down with Zach Adler for an in-depth coaching session on one of cEDH’s most explosive decks: Rograkh / Thrasios. From mulligan decisions and sequencing to navigating stax, turbo tables, and midrange grindfests, this episode breaks down what it really takes to pilot Rog Thras at a high level. Whether you’re sleeving up the deck for your next tournament or just trying to sharpen you...

The Cabbage Episode 13.05.2026

The Cabbage Merchant has entered the cEDH meta… and somehow it works. Join Sylvie and Arne as we break down this wild commander choice, explore the deckbuilding decisions, key lines, matchup theory, and whether this spicy brew can actually hang with the top tables of competitive Commander. From meme potential to legitimate gameplay tech, this episode dives deep into one of the most unexpected comm...

The Art of the Deal: pt 2 ft. Eisenherz 02.05.2026

Check out Eisenherz's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EisenherzMTG---Join the Bite Sized Patreon for Exclusive Perks: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiteSizedMTG---Events I'm Going to:Misplay on The Lake April 18-19 Cleveland: https://topdeck.gg/event/misplay-on-t...The Quest: https://topdeck.gg/event/the-quest-part-1Just Jam D-Grid May 30th Phoenix AZ: https://topdeck.gg/event/d-grid-on-the...

When To Shut The F**K Up in CEDH 28.04.2026

Zach and Wayne dive into one of the most underrated skills in cEDH: knowing when to say nothing. In a format where every word can shift the table, they break down how silence can be a powerful strategic tool—whether it’s avoiding giving away information, letting opponents misplay, or staying under the radar at the perfect moment. From real in-game scenarios to practical tips you can apply immediat...

The Art of the Deal: ft. Eisenherz 24.04.2026

Check out Eisenherz's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EisenherzMTG---Join the Bite Sized Patreon for Exclusive Perks: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiteSizedMTG---Events I'm Going to:Misplay on The Lake April 18-19 Cleveland: https://topdeck.gg/event/misplay-on-t...The Quest: https://topdeck.gg/event/the-quest-part-1Just Jam D-Grid May 30th Phoenix AZ: https://topdeck.gg/event/d-grid-on-the...

Midseason Invi Winner Interview 09.04.2026

Get an inside look at one of the biggest wins of the season! In this episode, we sit down with Dallas Glaze from Monolith to break down his incredible run and victory at the Midseason Invitational. From deck selection and meta calls to key turning points and high-pressure decisions, Dallas walks us through exactly how he navigated a stacked field to come out on top. Whether you’re looking to level...

How I Won The Atrium 04.04.2026

Today I’m breaking down my run at the Atrium cEDH event and how I took down the whole tournament on Rograkh / Ishai. From pod navigation to key decision points, I walk through the lines that mattered, how I approached different matchups, and what made Rograkh / Ishai the right call for this event. Whether it was knowing when to pivot, leveraging tempo, or capitalizing on small windows, this tourna...

cEDH Game Theory with VarrakS and Kyzr 01.04.2026

What actually is game theory in cEDH—and how do top players use it to win more games? In this episode, we’re joined by Kyzr and VarrakS to break down the fundamentals of game theory in competitive EDH. From threat assessment and table politics to bluffing, risk evaluation, and understanding player incentives, we explore how small decisions can have massive impacts on your win rate. Whether you’re...

How to Avoid Draws ft Max P 25.03.2026

Today I’m joined by Zach Adler and Max P as we tackle a topic that every cEDH player runs into but rarely talks about enough—how to avoid draws. From slow play and stalled board states to complicated stack interactions and endgame decision-making, we break down why draws happen and what you can actually do to prevent them. Whether you’re in a tournament setting or grinding games with your pod, und...

THE Etali Deck Tech 17.03.2026

Today we’re diving into one of the most explosive commanders in cEDH — Etali, Primal Conqueror — and I’m joined by Julian S to break down how this terrifying dinosaur is making waves in the format. Etali brings raw power, speed, and chaos to the table, and Julian has been putting in the work to refine the list into a serious contender. In this deck tech we go through the core game plan, key card c...

Rograkh Ishai Deck Tech 12.03.2026

Today I’m joined by Jase to break down one of the newest cEDH partner pairings: Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh + Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker—but with a twist. In this episode, we dive into the “No Bad Cards” philosophy and what it means when applied to Rograkh/Ishai. Instead of relying on narrow or situational pieces, this approach focuses on cards that are individually powerful, flexible, and impactful...

The Judge Perspective 06.03.2026

Today we’re diving deep into the world of competitive EDH from a side we don’t always get to hear — the judges. I’m joined by certified judges Michael “Punchy” and Alex Lien to talk about what it’s really like officiating high-level cEDH events. We break down common rules misunderstandings, slow play, communication pitfalls, judge calls at competitive REL, and what players should know before sitti...

Tymna Halana Deck Tech 03.03.2026

Fresh off his Royal Rumble cEDH win, Niall Kelly joins us to break down his tournament-winning Tymna / Halana list. 🏆🔥In this deck tech, we cover the key card choices, combat-focused pressure, win lines, mulligan philosophy, and the meta calls that helped him take down one of the toughest events of the year. If you want real insight into how this partner pairing wins at the highest level of cEDH...

How to Become a Well Rounded CEDH Player 23.02.2026

What does it actually take to become a well-rounded cEDH player? In this episode, Bite Sized MTG sits down with Logan from Critical cEDH to break down the skills, habits, and mindset that separate good players from consistently great ones. We go beyond decklists and talk about real improvement—game sense, threat assessment, meta awareness, and how to grow no matter what deck you’re piloting. Wheth...

The Royal Rumble Top 4 15.02.2026

Today we interview the top 4 pod of The Royal Rumble! Today we are interviewing the winner of The Royal Rumble ft Niall Kelly. How his swiss went and how his Tymna Halana deck was! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cEDH interviews, gameplay, and deck techs.---Join the Bite Sized Patreon for Exclusive Perks: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiteSizedMTG/membership---Check Out the C...

Royal Rumble Interview 12.02.2026

Today we are interviewing the winner of The Royal Rumble ft Niall Kelly. How his swiss went and how his Tymna Halana deck was! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cEDH interviews, gameplay, and deck techs. ---Join the Bite Sized Patreon for Exclusive Perks: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiteSizedMTG/membership ---Check Out the California Circuit🌴 Register for the Circuit: https:...

Breach the Bay Top 4 Interview 05.02.2026

In this special episode, we sit down with all four competitors from the final pod of the Breach the Bay cEDH Tournament to break down the games, the plays, and the pressure of navigating one of the most stacked events in the format. We dive into:🔥 Pod dynamics and table politics in the finals🧠 Key turning points and misplays📋 Deck choices and tournament prep🏆 What it takes to make a deep run a...

Vivi Ornitier Deck Tech 02.02.2026

Today we’re breaking down Vivi in cEDH with the minds behind one of the spiciest lists in the format. Joined by Paul and Alex “ALien”, the brewers who built this deck from the ground up, plus Julian, who piloted Vivi to victory and took down the Cosmic Crown $10K, we dive deep into how and why this list works at the highest level. We cover:• The core game plan and win conditions• Key card choices...

Intro to CEDH 29.01.2026

Today we’re breaking down cEDH from the ground up with Wayne and DJLynx. Whether you’re brand new to competitive Commander or you’ve been hovering around the edges wondering if cEDH is for you, this episode is the perfect place to start. We cover what actually defines cEDH, how it differs from casual Commander, common misconceptions, and what you should expect when sitting down at a competitive ta...

Interview with Julian S 21.01.2026

Today I’m joined by the winner of Cosmic Crown on ViVi, Julian "Sunglasses" Silva! Julian took down the Cosmic Crown, battling through a stacked field of competition to claim the title. In this video, we go over his run, the key decisions that mattered, and how he secured the Cosmic Crown on ViVi .---Julian's InfoDecklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/lLGlJz_AKkaAdofmeJqq6A Coaching: h...

Brewing Fringe to Your Advantage ft GlacialCity (Anthony) 14.01.2026

Today I’m joined by GlacialCity on Brewing Fringe as we dive into the decks he’s been building for TEDH. In this episode, we focus on his Rowan and Niv-Mizzet lists, breaking down the ideas behind the builds and how they adapt to high-powered tables. We dig into the decision-making, deck construction choices, and in-game adjustments that go into piloting these strategies in a competitive TEDH envi...

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