Commander's Pod

Is WOTC Leaving LGS Behind?

Is Wizards of the Coast leaving local game stores behind? This week on **Commander’s Pod**, Duncan and Jeff dive into the growing frustration surrounding Magic: The Gathe

New Sets and Secret Lairs

Jeff is taking the week off, so Swanny joins the Podfather for a jam-packed episode of Commander’s Pod! We're diving into the newly announced Marvel: Darkhold Destiny set

Can We Trust WotC?

This week on Commander’s Pod, we're taking a hard look at some controversial decisions coming out of Wizards of the Coast! From the Zeta Set going from limited availabili

Reality Fracture Set Review

This week on Commander’s Pod, we kick things off with some welcome good news as Jeff shares a positive update following last week’s health news. Then it’s time to dive he

We Don't Agree

This week on Commander’s Pod, we’re taking aim at some of the most commonly repeated “truths” about Commander—the advice, assumptions, and conventional wisdom that everyo

Smarter Sorting & Faster Brewing: How AI Tools Help Commander Players

Sorting thousands of bulk cards by hand might finally be a thing of the past. 🤖✨In Episode 122 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff step into the future to explore the incr

Whatever You Do, Don't Do THIS!

What should you NOT do at a Commander table? This week on Commander’s Pod, we’re breaking down the bad habits, questionable decisions, deckbuilding traps, and gameplay mi

Understanding Brackets 1–4 in EDH: Theory vs. Reality | Ep 120

Just because a website says your deck is a Bracket 2 doesn't mean it plays like one. 📊In Episode 120 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff sit down for a deep dive into one

Is RED the Most Misunderstood Color in Commander? (ft. Daniel) | Ep. 119

It’s time to embrace the chaos and turn those mountains sideways. 🔥In Episode 119 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff are joined once again by Daniel, our resident red-man

The Commander Arms Race: Is Power Creep Ruining the Format? | Ep. 117

Adapt or get left behind. 🏃‍♂️💨In Episode 117 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff sit down to tackle the rapid evolution of the EDH ecosystem: The Commander Arms Race. It

The Aggro Playbook: High-Speed Strategies to Close Out Pods | Ep. 116

New host alert! 🚨In Episode 116 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff are officially expanding the crew. Help us give a massive welcome to Daniel, who is sitting down at the

Maxing Out the 99: Is Blinging Out Your Commander Deck Worth It? (Ep. 115)

In Episode 115 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff are diving into the ultimate flex in Magic: The Gathering—"Blinging" out your favorite deck. What drives a player to tra

Print to Demand vs. Player Demand: The Current State of MTG | Ep. 114

Let’s talk about the elephant in the local game store. 🐘In Episode 114 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff tackle one of the most critical and debated questions in modern

Wait... Does That Card Actually Work The Way You Think? | Ep. 113

The layout of the studio might look a little different this week, but the deep dives are just as intense. 🔍In Episode 113 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Jeff hold down the

Patron Deck Tech: Upgrading a Listener's Brew! | Commanders Pod Ep. 112

In Episode 112 of Commanders Pod, the full crew—Duncan, Jeff, and Sloan—are teaming up to look at another incredible deck list submitted by one of our Patron subscribers.

10 Unforgivable COMMANDER CRIMES (Are You Guilty?) | Ep. 111

Lock your doors and hide your decks—there are criminals at the Commander table. 🕵️‍♂️In Episode 111 of Commanders Pod, the full crew is back together as Jeff rejoins Dunc

Big Changes for Commanders Pod: Vegas News & Sloan’s Announcement | Ep 110

What happens in Vegas... ends up on the podcast! 🎰In Episode 110 of Commanders Pod, Duncan is back from an action-packed trip to MagicCon Las Vegas, and he’s bringing all

The SALTIEST Cards in Commander: Are You Playing These? (Ep. 109)

Grab your water, because it’s about to get dehydrated in here. 🧂 In Episode 109 of Commanders Pod, Jeff is still away, leaving Duncan and Sloan to sift through the salt

Patron Deck Tech: Optimizing the Ultimate Goblin Mob | Ep 108

In Episode 108 of Commanders Pod, Duncan and Sloan are heading into the lab to help one of our incredible Patrons optimize a true classic: Krenko, Mob Boss.Krenko is famo

COMMANDER COURT: Jeff vs. Sloan! (Ep. 107)

Order in the court! ⚖️In Episode 107 of Commanders Pod, we’re trading the playmat for the witness stand. Duncan dons the judge's robes as Jeff and Sloan go head-to-head i