Best Collected Company & Studio71 Podcasts (2024)

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Most Powerful Commanders | Foundations Jumpstart | 641 2:03:19

22m ago2:03:19

2:03:19

Want to give your next Commander deck a bit of a jumpstart? Why not build one of these new anime-style legends from the Foundations Jumpstart set? This episode, we’ll give you the rundown on the most powerful of these new commanders, laying out the best strategies and synergies to turn these beginner-friendly cards into full-on manga monsters! ----…

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Foundation's Best Cards (In the 99) | 640 2:11:23

7d ago2:11:23

2:11:23

Don’t let the Standard focus fool you, Foundations is loaded with cool new toys for Commander players everywhere! So this episode we’re breaking down our list of the best non-legendary cards for your 99. From cool support pieces to potential format staples, we’ll lay out everything you can’t afford to miss, along with the synergies and strategies y…

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MARVEL + MTG: Earth’s Mightiest New Commanders! | 639 1:48:21

6d ago1:48:21

1:48:21

Want to assemble a new deck, but still need to find the right captain? Then, we’re about to be your heroes! We’re breaking down the commanders from Magic’s brand new Marvel Secret Lair! Come see how these comic book legends put the “POW!” in powerful as we lay out the synergies and combos that’ll elevate them from good to outright super. -------- S…

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The Most Powerful Commanders from Foundations | 638 2:10:16

9d ago2:10:16

2:10:16

The new legends from Foundations may be in Standard for a while, but they’re going to be in Commander FOREVER – so don’t miss out on seeing which ones are the most powerful! This episode, we’re breaking down the tricks, synergies, and combos these cards bring to the game table. Who will serve as the foundation for your next favorite deck, and who m…

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What Are the Best 3+ Mana Rocks in Commander? | 637 1:16:22

15d ago1:16:22

1:16:22

You know what mana-ROCKS? Fantasy-drafting artifacts that ramp! This episode, Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel are picking the best mana rocks (over 2 mana) in Commander. We all know that two-drop ramp pieces are great, but which cards demand an include on the upper end of the curve? Tune in and find out! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a p…

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How to Play BLUE w/ Josh Lee Kwai | 636 2:10:09

22d ago2:10:09

2:10:09

With tons of counterspells, card draw, and instant-speed interaction, blue may be Magic’s most infamous color. With all that complexity, Blue can be just as tricky to pilot as it is to play against! Luckily, this episode we have master blue mage Josh Lee Kwai to break down the keys to playing the color successfully. If you’ve got some blue decks of…

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What Should Be Unbanned? | 635 1:39:41

28d ago1:39:41

1:39:41

As the new stewards of Commander, Wizards of the Coast announced they’ll be reevaluating the ban list. In this episode, we decided to do the same! We’re going through every banned card to break down which we think could safely re-enter the format and which should stay locked away forever. There’s some super powerful stuff in there, and you won’t wa…

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Duskmourn’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 634 2:14:37

1M ago2:14:37

2:14:37

Would you make a deal with a demon? Now is your chance, because Duskmourn is here to offer you what every Magic player truly wants: POWER! This new set is chock full of powerful cards, and we’ll show you the best of the best as we go over the top cards from Duskmourn for your 99. We’ll guide you through all the hot new tech you’ll want to snap up f…

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Looking in the Mirror | A Discussion w/ The Professor 46:42

1M ago46:42

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JLK sits down with The Professor from Tolarian Community College to discuss the roles and responsibilities of content creators during periods of community crisis. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- The Professor (Tolarian Communit…

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How Bad Is It? Wizards Takes Over Commander. 2:03:35

1M ago2:03:35

2:03:35

Further fallout from last week’s divisive new ban announcement: The Commander Rules Committee has decided to officially hand over control of the format to Wizards of the Coast. This shift in power brings the 13-year era of community management to an end. Needless to say, there’s a lot to talk about. Join Jimmy, Rachel, and JLK as we sit down to dis…

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“Miracle Worker” Precon Upgrade | Duskmourn | 633 1:08:34

1M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Ever been on the wrong side of a Commander game and thought, “I’d need a miracle to win!” We're here to make it happen with our 10-card, $50 upgrade guide for the new “Miracle Worker” (white/blue/black) precon deck! Come see what enchanting new includes will take this Duskmourn list to new heights, and soon you’ll have everything you need to make y…

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Let’s Talk About the Bans | Bonus Episode 1:10:08

2M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

This is the episode you’ve been waiting for: We’re talking about the bans. This week’s ban announcement – removing Dockside Extortionist, Jeweled Lotus, Mana Crypt, and Nadu from the format – took the Commander community by storm. Some people are ecstatic, others are furious, but if you engage with Magic on the Internet you know this is all anyone’…

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The Most Powerful Commanders | Duskmourn | 632 2:08:38

2M ago2:08:38

2:08:38

To survive in the harrowed halls of Duskmourn, you’ve gotta be pretty scary yourself. It’s no surprise this set is loaded up with a bunch of frighteningly powerful new Commanders! This episode, we’ll be going over our picks for the best legends in the set, giving you a rundown of all the synergies and strategies you’ll need to put one of these mons…

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“Jump Scare” Precon Upgrade | Duskmourn | 631 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

BOO! Did we make you jump? Or are you just leaping to get your hands on the new “Jump Scare” (blue/green) Commander precon from Duskmourn? Settle down, because we’re here to calm your nerves and raise your power level with our 10-card upgrade guide, all for under $50! We’ll tell you which cards to cut and which to hide in the deck so, at your next …

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“Endless Punishment” Precon Upgrade | Duskmourn | 630 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Everybody hurts, sometimes… Especially when you’re playing against the new “Endless Punishment” (red/black) precon Commander deck from Duskmourn: House of Horrors! Today, we’re going to help you bring the pain with our 10 card upgrade, all for under $50! We’ll go over which cards to add and which ones to slash from the list for a power spike that w…

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“Death Toll” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade | Duskmourn | 629 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Have no fear, Duskmourn preview season isn’t quite over yet. We’ve got a terrifyingly cool new deck to show you, plus an upgrade guide that’s simply to die for. The time has come to reveal the new “Death Toll” (green/black) Commander precon, including 10 never-before-seen cards. Then, we’ll lay out our 10-card upgrade that won’t cost you an arm and…

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The Stupidest Deck I’ve Ever Built | 628 53:37

3M ago53:37

53:37

Every so often a Commander deck comes along that begs the question: Is this so stupid it’s brilliant, or just regular stupid? This episode, you can be the judge as master brewer Rachel Weeks presents the dumbest deck she’s ever built: Norin the Wary… with stickers! She’ll break down the sticking points she encountered along the way, as well as the …

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The Most Annoying Cards in Commander | 627 1:42:01

3M ago1:42:01

1:42:01

You know what really ruffles our feathers? Grinds our gearhulks? Makes our Blood tokens boil? Well you’re about to! This episode, we break down the most annoying cards in Commander. We got a bunch of submissions from our Patrons and staff, and now we’re laying out what makes these cards miserable and ranking which are the worst of the worst. There’…

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How to Play Group Hug w/ Jumbo Commander | 626 1:51:01

3M ago1:51:01

1:51:01

Everyone loves hugs right? How about group hugs? Maybe in real life! But, in Commander, the group hug strategy can be pretty controversial, not to mention tricky to pilot. Fret not! This episode, we’ve got the best hugger we know, DJ (AKA “Jumbo Commander”), to bring you the complete guide to the archetype. He’ll teach you how to turn making friend…

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The Best Cards (In the 99) from Bloomburrow | 625 2:31:34

3M ago2:31:34

2:31:34

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Show Notes: Sometimes big power comes in cute little packages, but how do you know which new woodland cards should land a spot in your next deck? We’re here to help with our review of the best cards from …

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“Family Matters” Precon Upgrade | Bloomburrow | 624 1:06:01

4M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Want to give the table a brood awakening at your next Commander night? This episode, we’re making some offspring spring into action with our upgrade for the “Family Matters” (red/white/blue) precon from Bloomburrow. We’ve got 10 new additions to adopt into the deck, and 10 cards to cut from the family reunion guest list, all for under $50. Get read…

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The Most Powerful Commanders | Bloomburrow | 623 2:09:59

4M ago2:09:59

2:09:59

Of all the legendary animals leaping around the valley of Bloomburrow, which is the wildest of the woodland? The fiercest of the forest? The thickest in the thicket? We’re about to find out, because this episode we’re breaking down the most powerful new Commanders from Magic’s latest set. Don’t miss the strategies and synergies that’ll turn these c…

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“Animated Army” Precon Upgrade | Bloomburrow | 622 1:11:38

4M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Show Notes: Trying to tune your Raccoons from trash pandas to treasure pandas? Look no further, because today we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new “Animated Army” (red/green) precon from Bloomburrow. Special guest upgrader Olivia Gobert-Hicks is here with 10 cards to make the deck sing, and 10 you can leave in the garbage, all for…

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“Peace Offering” Precon Upgrade | Bloomburrow | 621 1:25:01

4M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

Are you looking to dole out some beats while you’re giving out treats? Bloomburrow has the perfect deck for you with the new “Peace Offering” (blue/white/green) precon! And we’re here to sweeten the deal with our upgrade guide: 10 gifted additions and 10 cards to leave back in your den, all for under $50! Soon you’ll be your whole pod’s favorite pl…

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“Squirreled Away” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade - Bloomburrow | 620 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Are you going nuts for more Bloomburrow previews? Well you’re in luck! Not only do we have an entire new deck to show you, we’ve also got an upgrade guide ready to go! That’s right, it’s time to reveal the new “Squirreled Away” (green/black) precon, complete with 10 brand new cards. Then we’ll give you our take on a 10-card upgrade all for under $5…

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Most Powerful Commanders | Foundations Jumpstart | 641 2:03:19

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Foundation's Best Cards (In the 99) | 640 2:11:23

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MARVEL + MTG: Earth’s Mightiest New Commanders! | 639 1:48:21

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The Most Powerful Commanders from Foundations | 638 2:10:16

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What Are the Best 3+ Mana Rocks in Commander? | 637 1:16:22

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How to Play BLUE w/ Josh Lee Kwai | 636 2:10:09

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What Should Be Unbanned? | 635 1:39:41

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Duskmourn’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 634 2:14:37

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Looking in the Mirror | A Discussion w/ The Professor 46:42

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How Bad Is It? Wizards Takes Over Commander. 2:03:35

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“Miracle Worker” Precon Upgrade | Duskmourn | 633 1:08:34

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Let’s Talk About the Bans | Bonus Episode 1:10:08

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The Most Powerful Commanders | Duskmourn | 632 2:08:38

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“Jump Scare” Precon Upgrade | Duskmourn | 631 1:05:25

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“Endless Punishment” Precon Upgrade | Duskmourn | 630 1:02:26

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“Death Toll” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade | Duskmourn | 629 1:10:54

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The Stupidest Deck I’ve Ever Built | 628 53:37

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The Most Annoying Cards in Commander | 627 1:42:01

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How to Play Group Hug w/ Jumbo Commander | 626 1:51:01

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The Best Cards (In the 99) from Bloomburrow | 625 2:31:34

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“Family Matters” Precon Upgrade | Bloomburrow | 624 1:06:01

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The Most Powerful Commanders | Bloomburrow | 623 2:09:59

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“Animated Army” Precon Upgrade | Bloomburrow | 622 1:11:38

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“Peace Offering” Precon Upgrade | Bloomburrow | 621 1:25:01

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“Squirreled Away” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade - Bloomburrow | 620 1:02:06

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