Hey frands! We are on a recording pause for a minute while Mike deals with some family issues. In the meantime here is an he and Judge Alex recorded looking back at some of the older sets in MTG histo...

Changes in bracket power level and removal of iconic cards from the Game Changers list top off this update to the Commander Brackets System.

Ever play Commander with a married couple where one person in the couple is constantly trying to "queen-make"? What do you do?

Time for the results of the 2025 EDHREC Salt Voting! It's the saltiest cards of the year, and we're throwing in the saltiest sets, as a treat.

Kratos, God of War punishes your opponents when they don't attack. So let's make sure they can't, with some Stax effects.

This episode Mike and Judge Alex dive into some real game theory! Specifically, The Axelrod Strategies. Is all of the complicated computer code and programing more than their EDH brains can handle? Ye...

Is it Bolasy to respond to your Commander pod's playstyle by building a Stax deck? More importantly, is it healthy for the pod?

Despite all the sets being released in Magic, there are still many underexplored themes in Commander. Nick breaks down his favorites.

Or: 'The Technique Of The Agreement'

This week Mike and Judge Alex have guest John Labelle (Airza) to discuss his article about deal making and using political awareness to improve our gameplay!You can read the full article here Be sure ...

The saltiest, wettest Commander deck ever? Let's bring back Owling Mine from 2006 Standard for a Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Commander deck.

Which cards from Marvel's Spider-Man are the most interesting and interactive? Let's make your Commander games more exciting.

Lots of Arachnids, Villains, and New York landscapes in this set! Mike and Judge Alex talk about Social Contact cards and Magic in general with their Spiderman set review.Thanks to our patreons for su...

Marvel's Spider-Man just revealed a new card, Cheering Crowd, which has the potential to find a home in many Group Hug Commander decks.

Mike and Judge Alex are lost in space with the second half of their Edge of Eternities ReviewThanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghalil, Marcusthelost, bearjuden, frugalbrutal, scot...

Space Magic! This episode Mike and Judge Alex talk about the mechanics, and first half of the social contract cards from Edge of Eternities. Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghal...

This Episode, Mike and Judge Alex take turns drafting the most powerful words in Magic the Gathering (Kind of). It will make sense, trust us!Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghal...

Editor's Note: Reposted to put in correct timeline.This week Mike brings a list of cards to Alex that he is taking out of his decks to be a better Social Contract player. Thanks to our patreons for su...

Alejandro builds a Pauper Commander deck that matches any power level through theft, with Zidane, Tantalus Thief.

Mike and Judge Alex finish up their review of the Final Fantasy set with Colorless, Multicolor, and a couple quick sentimental shout-outs.Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghalil,...

Lots of Final Fantasy Games and even more Final Fantasy Magic The Gathering Cards! Judge Alex and Mike finish out the mono-colored cards this episode, and one of Mike's favorite cards gets even sillie...

Mike is buzzing! The much anticipated Final Fantasy set is fully spoiled, so Mike and Judge Alex are here to review it.Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghalil, Marcusthelost, bea...

This week is a double whammy, as we talk about "mean" commanders, as well as the consequences of breaking deals in Commander.

Or: 'The Technique Of The Agreement'

Mike and Judge Alex talk about the unbans of Coalition Victory and more, and version 2.0 of the Gamechangers list.Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghalil, Marcusthelost, bearjude...

This Kefka, Court Mage deck tech is almost certain to bring pain and despair to many a table by being almost impossible to predict.

The color red was made for dealing damage. So let's lean into this strength and build a Group Slug Commander deck with Neheb, the Eternal.

What happens if someone in your playgroup doesn't like an aspect of Commander gameplay that you love? Let's talk table politics.

Magic The Gathering cards have lots of words. LOTS of words. Not everything can be as chill as "Grizzly Bear, 2/2" This episode Mike and Judge Alex go into some of the wordiest social cards in MTG. T...

Dragons and Dragon Accessories...again. Its the second half of the Social Contract Set Review!Thanks to our patreons for supporting the podcast! Fearghalil, Marcusthelost, bearjuden, frugalbrutal, sco...