Best Izzet Podcasts (2024)

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373: Izzet Really That Bad? - Episode 373 59:10

43m ago59:10

59:10

We're using the infamous "M" word this week: META! We think things have shifted in OTJ and it's blue's time to shine. After drafting lots of this maligned color all week, we've got a lot of good intel on it for you! Plus, a great JLK What's the Play and a review of Ben's 1st draft from day 2 of the Arena Open! Ben's Draft Log Sponsored by BetterHel…

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376: Previews Are On The Horizon - Episode 376 1:18:06

25m ago1:18:06

1:18:06

A high synergy, high powered, masters set is coming to a draft table near you this summer and we've got the early scoop on the cards previewed so far! We take a stab at guessing about what the archetypes are doing and go over big players in Energy, Eldrazi, and MDFCs. Plus, everyone's favorite segment: Great or Garbage! MH3 Mechanics Article Sponso…

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375: 50 OTJ Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 375 1:08:01

4d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

The sun is setting on OTJ, so we give it one last "giddyup" before shifting gears to MH3 with our usual power rankings, Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Awards, sweet combos, and much more! Sponsored by BetterHelp Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"…

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Goblin Combo with the absolute Expert! Hamuda joins to show it isn't that complicated. 1:16:05

7h ago1:16:05

1:16:05

In this episode I'm joined by Hamuda, who is an all-format grinder that is known as one of if not THE best goblin combo players in the game. We discuss the deck, his experience, and some tips to get yourself better! Kalikaiz: linktr.ee/kalikaizHamuda can be found at https://x.com/hamudao3 https://www.youtube.com/hamudamtg The goblin combo discord i…

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374: Andrew Cuneo is an Outlaw - Episode 374 1:26:13

16d ago1:26:13

1:26:13

After over 6 years, we're thrilled to welcome back to the podcast former MPL member and current OTJ crusher Andrew Cuneo. We talk about a wide range of topics including why this format has clicked so well, how he uses 17lands, Magic and Music in 2024, and why you're not picking Mobile Homestead high enough! Andrew Cuneo's YouTube Channel Sponsored …

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372: PT OTJ Draft Review - Episode 372 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

It's Pro Tour time which means we have high stakes drafts to review from two of the top players in the world: PT Karlov winner Seth Manfield and current PT champion Yoshihiko Ikawa. Let's armchair draft this thing!!! Sponsored by Mint MobileBy Lords of Limited

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371: A New Sheriff In Town - Episode 371 1:24:51

1M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

Outlaws of Thunder Junction is finally here to draft and we have been playing a ton! We've got intel from BO1 on MTGA and BO3 on MTGO, what makes green so good, what the rules of engagement for the format are, some growing pains for Ethan, and top commons re-ranked! It's a jam packed episode you won't want to miss! Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 1…

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370: Scrambling Before OTJ Drops - Episode 370 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Pre-release weekend and Early Access have come and gone, and your hosts have some flaming hot takes and card reevaluations to get to before the set drops on Tuesday! Draft Roundtable Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobileBy Lords of Limited

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369: OTJ Crash Course - Episode 369 1:43:02

2M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

It's time for the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Crash Course! Join us as we look at all the big picture elements for this format including creatures vs removal, archetype and keyword support, mana sinks, fixing, sweepers, and more! Plus, our grading differences and top 3 commons and uncommons! Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purcha…

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Episode 15 - Polish superstar Pr0boszcz has the sweet meta breaking brews 46:19

2M ago46:19

46:19

Kalikaiz links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz Probo's twitter https://twitter.com/PR0boszczMTG Dredge primer: https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/e/2PACX-1vSNMGCZSmYw9NwuFcGN1AwncXW4pbndN-jbDVTVOV5fyeNRMK5RfcRvpLoNV9m16DHjKwo7lfmKNIeK/pub C'mon magic Polan…

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368: Holy Cow It's OTJ Previews - Episode 368 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Preview Season for Outlaws of Thunder Junction are in full swing and we've got tons of mechanics, themes, and cards to review as we prepare for the full spoiler to drop. Plus we're predicting top commons and the return of everyone's favorite spoiler season segment: Great or Garbage? Sponsored by MeUndies and BetterHelp…

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Paupergeddon Winner Pietro Bragioto joins to discuss his fams build and amazing result! 58:43

2M ago58:43

58:43

In this episode I talked with the man who won the 700 person Paupergeddon just a week ago. This was the largest geddon ever! Get in touch with me Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz

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367: 50 MKM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 367 1:11:49

2M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

We're sad to see it go, but with Outlaws of Thunder Junction just around the corner, it's time to send off Murders at Karlov Manor in Lords of Limited fashion with our 50 takes! We cover the impact of play boosters, the return of buildarounds, a lightning round bucket list, and for the first time ever a TIE for the golden egg award! All that and mo…

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Gn is here! Discussing Familiars and Competitive pauper play 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Check out Gn twitter.com/gn42 https://www.twitch.tv/gvn42 https://www.youtube.com/@gn42 Kalikaiz on Socials http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz

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366: Investigating Draft Options - Episode 366 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

So much emphasis with drafting is placed on the first few picks, but there's much more to explore beyond that! This week, we're dropping you in to a bunch of different draft scenarios 8-picks deep to talk about what your thought process should be as you approach pack 2 and pack 3. Sponsored by Magic Spoon and BetterHelp…

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Bogles, more than meets the eye! 1:02:54

3M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

In this episode Hinaraha and I talk about why bogles is so interesting, how to build and tweak your deck, and how to run over your opponent!

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365: Breaking Down Nuts & Bolts 16 - Episode 365 1:07:03

3M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Mark Rosewater's article outlining play boosters and the skeleton for the common card file going forward reveals so much information about what we can expect from limited environments from now on. Join us as we break down everything in this article sandwiched between a "what's the play?" scenario and a draft log review! Nuts & Bolts 16 Draft Log Re…

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This man is a Terror! Izzet Control with SpockVidaLoka 47:43

3M ago47:43

47:43

SpockVidaLoka went 30-0 in the pauper leagues playing izzet control, and won a large brazilian event after this recording. The man is making a living off pauper! Check out spock on twitter: https://twitter.com/Vini_Spock Kalikaiz links: https://twitter.com/kalikaiz http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz…

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364: Can We Close In The Arena Open? - Episode 364 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

This week we've got a clean-up step for MC Chicago, a brand new "What's the Play" segment courtesy of Josh Lee Kwai, a list of (still!?) underrated cards, and a review of each of our first drafts from Day 2 of the Arena Open! MC Chicago Video Log Live Podcast Episode 363 Ethan's Draft Ben's Draft Sponsored by BetterHelp and MeUndies…

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Fams is busted and Adepto has the Scoop 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

In this episode I discuss familiars with AdeptoTerra (Alessandro Moretti) and his build choices. Kalikaizhttp://www.twitter.com/jakeAlshttp://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz Adepto http://www.twitter.com/A_AdeptoTerra http://www.youtube.com/alessandromoretti1177 http://www.twitch.tv/adeptoterra…

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363: Live From Magic Con Chicago - Episode 363 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

We are coming to you LIVE from the main stage at Magic Con Chicago to give a run down of this jam packed weekend! We debrief with Ethan about his Pro Tour highs and lows, Ben's PTQ run, and then focus up on the game plan going in to the PT and what all went down with Ethan's Day 1 Draft! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!…

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In Paupergeddon, Community is Everything! Featuring Alessandro Saponara 44:38

3M ago44:38

44:38

The Paupergeddon event is the largest pauper tournament to ever ocur and keeps on growing! In this episode I sit down with one of the founding members to talk about the keys to the success of their event. We chat about community and discuss the future of Paupergeddon.

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362: Mr. Green in the Draft Queue with the 3-0 - Episode 362 1:22:45

3M ago1:22:45

1:22:45

It's the week before the PT and Ethan and Ben are dialed in on how to get the most out of your MKM drafts. We've got some broad format updates, a deep dive into what makes Green tick, and Ben shows Ethan the error of his ways in a couple draft reviews. Draft Log 1 Draft Log 2 Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!…

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Mono Red is more complicated that it sounds - An interview with Selkcahs 53:16

4M ago53:16

53:16

Selkcahs has been absolutely crushing with mono red and here we deep dive into him as a player and his philosophy of fire in the Pauper queues. He has a patreon and an article that can help take you to the next level! Kalikaiz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz twitter.com/jakeAls Selkcahs Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=759845 Twitte…

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361: Collecting Evidence for the PT - Episode 361 1:13:28

4M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

It's only been one week, but Ethan and Ben have been drafting A TON and have lots to discuss. We think the format is quite balanced and there's lots of small nuances to uncover, so join us as we look at the rules of engagement through the lens of the 10 color pairs! Sponsored by Mint Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off…

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The story of Mono Red Tron with Floyza 48:28

4M ago48:28

48:28

In this episode I interview Gavin aka Floyza who built mono red tron himself and proceeded to string together 3 trophies in two days, kicking off lots of excitement in Pauper! Familiars Discord: https://discord.gg/zxCZQQJ patreon.com/kalikaiz youtube.com/kalikaiz twitter.com/jakeAls

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360: We Suspect MKM Is Great - Episode 360 1:13:05

4M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

With pre-realease weekend under their belts, it's time for Ethan and Ben to give their updated thoughts on MKM before the set drops online on Tuesday! Is Collective Evidence upside like Bargain was? Is it truly an 18 land format? How different do Play Boosters feel? And the results from the Moroii vs Leech poll! Roundtable Draft Log Sponsored by Be…

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359: MKM Crash Course - Episode 359 1:46:10

4M ago1:46:10

1:46:10

It's time for the Murders at Karlov Manor Crash Course! We've got everything you need to get you ready for your pre-release: a breakdown of creatures vs removal, archetype support, mana sinks, fixing, and a heated debate of our biggest grading differences! Plus, our top commons and uncommons for each color. Put on your Thinking Cap and come along w…

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358: Get a Clue on MKM - Episode 358 1:24:38

4M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

It's a classic whodunnit for your hosts as they try to put the incomplete pieces of spoiler season together for Murders at Karlov Manor. The flavor and mechanics of this set have us extremely hyped and we look at as many commons and uncommons as we can get our hands on to try and get ahead of the card evaluation curve. Plus, the return of our favor…

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357: 50 LCI Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 357 1:07:30

5M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

It's time to send off Lost Caverns of Ixalan the only way we know how: with 50 takes in 50 minutes! We've got Golden Egg and Imperial Oath awards to give out, archetypes to rank, combos to discuss, and one last chance for Ben to rant about some rares! Sponsored by Mint Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!…

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