Best EternalDurdles Podcasts (2025)

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5 Brutal Truths I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Legacy 31:02

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3d ago31:02

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Zac Clark and ForceofPhil reflect on their experiences in the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly focusing on the Legacy format. They discuss the importance of investing in dual lands, building a supportive community, prioritizing attendance at major events like Eternal Weekend, and making informed financial decisions regarding card collec…

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The MOST powerful Card in Premodern 29:12

4d ago29:12

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Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the dynamics of the Pillars of the pre-modern Magic: The Gathering format. They discuss its power, flexibility, and the strategies surrounding its use in various decks. The conversation also touches on historical context, alternative powerful cards, and innovative deck strategies involving Energy Field.…

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Why Countermagic is Losing Its Edge 42:50

5d ago42:50

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Zac and Phil discuss the ineffectiveness of countermagic in the current Legacy meta, exploring how recent game design has shifted the balance away from traditional countermagic strategies. They delve into the evolution of game mechanics, the necessity of pressure valves in gameplay, and the implications for future deck building and strategy. In thi…

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Can You Win If You Never Change Your Deck? 32:41

10d ago32:41

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Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the importance of adapting to changes in the Legacy format of Magic the Gathering. They explore the concept of complaints in the gaming community, emphasizing that adaptation is key to addressing issues. The discussion introduces the 'butter and guns' analogy, which highlights the balance between resource accumulat…

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INNOVATION & BREWING: the eternal debate 36:34

11d ago36:34

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Zac and Phil explore the concepts of brewing and innovating within the context of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the differences between creating entirely new strategies (brewing) and making incremental updates to existing decks (innovating). Through personal anecdotes and historical examples, they illustrate how players can find niches in the …

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Its the WORST card You MUST play 43:56

12d ago43:56

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Zac and Phil invite EcoBaronen to engage in a detailed debate about the card Ponder and its viability in the current Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss various perspectives on Ponder's effectiveness, particularly in relation to the speed of the format, deck strategies, and the importance of land to spell ratios. The conversation hi…

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Why Ponder is Losing Its Edge in Legacy 33:16

18d ago33:16

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Zac and Phil discuss the declining effectiveness of the card Ponder in the current Magic: The Gathering meta. They explore how Ponder is too slow for many decks, particularly in a fast-paced environment filled with powerful threats. The discussion highlights the importance of card density and the need for more effective answers in control decks. Th…

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This Card changed this Premodern Deck's Whole Philosophy 37:20

19d ago37:20

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Phil discusses the evolution of the Grow-A-Tog deck with guest Austen Fiora. They explore Austen's journey with the deck, innovations he has made, and insights gained from participating in LobsterCon. The conversation delves into deck construction, the importance of card choices like Gaea's Blessing, and the ongoing experimentation within the pre-m…

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Magic needs to Work on Onboarding New players 35:23

20d ago35:23

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Zac and Phil discuss the current challenges Magic: The Gathering faces in onboarding new players, particularly through the lens of its evolving game design and community engagement. They explore historical methods of teaching the game, the impact of Commander on gameplay, and the necessity of effective onboarding strategies to attract and retain ne…

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Zac RECAPS his Amazing LOBSTERCON experience 46:24

25d ago46:24

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In this episode, Zac Clark shares his experiences from a recent Magic: The Gathering tournament, detailing his participation in both a side event and the main event. He discusses his deck choices, strategies, and matchups, providing insights into the gameplay and sideboarding decisions he made throughout the tournament. The conversation covers vari…

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LOBSTERCON: Quite possibly the best MTG Event! 34:12

27d ago34:12

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The conversation revolves around the experiences and insights gained from attending LobsterCon, a pre-modern magic event. The hosts discuss the nostalgic atmosphere, the strategies they employed, and the dynamics of gameplay that allowed for deeper engagement and learning. They reflect on the community aspect of the event, the joy of losing while s…

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I KNEW IT! Reanimator and Oops are Dominating! 40:42

1M ago40:42

40:42

In this episode, Zac and Phil discuss the current state of the Magic: The Gathering Legacy format, focusing on the recent meta changes, deck strategies, and personal experiences in competitive play. They analyze various decks, including Dimir Reanimator, Cephalid Breakfast, and Beanstalk, while sharing insights on gameplay and the impact of recent …

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Extra Durdles: Is Sorcery The Contested Realm The Next Big Trading Card Game? 15:40

1M ago15:40

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Zac & Phil delve into the card game Sorcery: The Contested Realm, discussing its unique features, gameplay mechanics, and the transition from traditional card games like Magic: The Gathering. They explore the appeal of Sorcery's hand-painted art, the strategic depth of its gameplay, and the growing organized play scene, highlighting the community's…

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Infect Is a MAJOR player, DON'T SLEEP ON IT! 30:47

1M ago30:47

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In this conversation, Sam Dams and Zac discuss the resurgence of the Infect deck in Magic: The Gathering, highlighting its recent upgrades, particularly the introduction of Legolas' Quick Reflexes. They explore the strategies and dynamics of the deck, the importance of timing and knowledge in gameplay, and the current meta shifts that favor Infect.…

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Why 60 Card Formats NEED Video Ban Announcements NOW? 35:46

1M ago35:46

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In this conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the evolution of Banned and Restricted Announcements in Magic the Gathering, particularly focusing on the differences in communication and care between formats like EDH and Legacy. They express a desire for Wizards of the Coast to enhance their communication methods, particularly through video content, to …

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Event Prep Will Make You Win MORE Games! 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Zac and Phil discuss their preparation strategies for upcoming events, particularly focusing on LobsterCon. They emphasize the importance of getting to the event early, playing in side events to understand the local meta, and the need for extensive testing and practice with their decks. The discussion also covers day-of strategies, including managi…

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How Gaming Evolution Forces Magic Players to Change Their Ways? 56:03

2M ago56:03

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Zac and Phil discuss the evolution of deck styles and preferences in Magic: The Gathering, particularly in response to shifts in the metagame. They explore how players adapt their strategies, the importance of experimentation with new cards, and the balance between off-meta and top-tier decks. The conversation also touches on personal growth in dec…

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Keeping your Legacy Deck Relevant: The Overton Window 42:49

2M ago42:49

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the shifting power dynamics in the Legacy format, particularly focusing on the impact of recent bans and the emergence of new strategies. They explore how the Overton window for deck viability has changed, especially regarding control decks and the role of Mystic Sanctuary as a key card. The conversation delves in…

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Why We HATE The Awkward Garbage Time Before New Sets? 35:10

2M ago35:10

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The conversation delves into the concept of 'garbage time' in Magic, a period where the meta is in flux due to upcoming set releases and recent bans. The hosts discuss how this affects gameplay and data collection, particularly in online versus paper formats. They analyze the current meta game, highlighting the prevalence of certain decks and strat…

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New DragonStorm Cards That Will Dominate The Meta Forever! 54:52

2M ago54:52

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Zac Clark and Phil Blechman dive into the latest Magic: The Gathering set, Tarkir Dragon Storm. They discuss various new cards, their potential impact on Legacy and Commander formats, and share their insights on card design and gameplay strategies. Key highlights include an in-depth analysis of Ugin, Eye of Storms, the potential of Clarion Conquero…

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3 Tarkir DragonStorm Cards you need for Legacy! 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Zac Clark and Phil Blechman delve into the latest Tarkir DragonStorm cards. They discuss the strategic implications of these cards, their potential roles in various decks in the Legacy Metagame, and how they can influence gameplay dynamics. The conversation highlights the importance of card advantage, instant speed spells, and the evolving meta in …

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A FINAL Look at Premodern before LobsterCon 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

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Zac Clark and Phil Blechman invite Phil Nguyen (MTGBANDING) to dive into the world of Premodern. They discuss the significance of deck photography, the upcoming LobsterCon and its pre-modern championships, and the current metagame, including popular decks and strategies. The conversation also covers key threats in the format and effective removal o…

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Maxtortion Reacts to the Ban Announcement 35:48

2M ago35:48

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In this episode of Eternal Durdles, the hosts invite @MaxtortionMTG to discuss the recent ban announcement in Magic the Gathering's Legacy format, The conversation delves into the hosts' reactions, letter grades for the announcement, and the implications for the Legacy format. They explore community sentiment, the need for transparency from the gam…

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Big Changes Coming to Eternal Durdles 4:46

2M ago4:46

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In this State of the Channel update for Eternal Durdles, the hosts discuss exciting changes and plans for the future, including expanded gameplay content, new formats, and enhanced community engagement through Patreon. They emphasize the importance of supporter contributions and outline their goals for the upcoming year, including coverage of major…

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This Announcement could herald a NEW age of Legacy 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Zac and Phil delve into the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the implications of card bans and unbans, particularly the controversial Sowing Mycospawn. They discuss player engagement, the role of Ancient Tomb, and the challenges posed by the reanimator archetype. The conversation emphasizes the need for commun…

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MARCH 2025 BNR Legacy Community Episode 1:38:54

2M ago1:38:54

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This epsiode revolves around the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on proposed bans and unbans of the legacy format. Participants express concerns about the dominance of several deck archetypes decks, particularly Reanimator, as well as the impact of cards like Sowing Mycospawn on the meta. Various perspectives ar…

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This Announcement could herald a NEW age of Legacy 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Zac and Phil delve into the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the implications of card bans and unbans, particularly the controversial Sowing Mycospawn. They discuss player engagement, the role of Ancient Tomb, and the challenges posed by the reanimator archetype. The conversation emphasizes the need for commun…

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March 2025 BnR Legacy Community Episode 1:39:21

3M ago1:39:21

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This epsiode revolves around the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on proposed bans and unbans of the legacy format. Participants express concerns about the dominance of several deck archetypes decks, particularly Reanimator, as well as the impact of cards like Sowing Mycospawn on the meta. Various perspectives ar…