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The Epic Experiment Podcast

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What happens when you bring a middle-aged Canadian who has played since Revised and a Young American fresh out of school who started in War of the Spark? A wealth of knowledge and insight about the greatest TCG on the market. This is the Epic Experiment podcast! We are a Magic the Gathering podcast dedicated to playing Commander and talking about all things Magic the Gathering.
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This week the guys take on the topic of Generic vs Monolithic decks to see where we stand on the issue based on some recent game play. The conversation is lively and in the end...well...you will have to for yourself! So come and join us on this week's show and all our thoughts on the Commander format! Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://di…
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After some unanticipated delays we are back and rocking out this week's show. We talk all things Modern Horizons 3 as it is all the new hotness. We spend time looking through a whole host of sweet commons and uncommons that people are likely to play in their favorite decks. Come and join us for this week's show ...and be sure to pour one out for li…
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For our 175th we bring on a special guest, Chris Rider, to take a moment and reflect on Magic the game and how we all interact with it. We take some time to talk about Mark Rosewater's article which was a tribute to his father, and generally just chat about Magic. Please join us for the show! Mark Rosewater's article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/n…
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The guys adjust their ratings for the new insurance plan Saheeli has brought forth to Kaladesh. They explore recent and old mechanics of the game through Mark Rosewater’s Storm Scale to better understand why they are getting charged so much this fiscal year. They debate which mechanics they believe are beneficial, ones that deserve banishment, and …
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The guys are back and kicking it yet again this week. This week they are tackling two pieces of content and how they might impact playing Commander. So, you can catch the video and check out our rebuttal. The 1 mana problem: https://youtu.be/YPHsQLHKVfE?si=hPQ1_KdC--YBGjZH How to win more Commander games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBOEHnario4…
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Howdy Y'all ! What in Tarnation are these planeswalkers up to this week? Find out by tuning into this week's show where the Outlaws plot their next caper…. Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/ A very…
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This week the guys explore the value of playing limited and cube and the lessons that can be learned to help our Commander play. Social Media Resources: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/ AND Threads! @epice…
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Our Planeswalkers really need a better adjustor. So they decided to make a support group to talk about ways they somehow have survived a rash of stupid decisions. A horde of the undead, a giant dragon that likes sushi, two mechanical brothers with daddy issues… and a crazy ex-girlfriend who rage quits after not drawing her combo. It would be really…
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WARNING: SERIOUS BRAIN DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHEN JUMPING BETWEEN PLANES! Two caveman draw 7 what happens next? Everyone pie- We discuss pie, enjoy pie, win pie- Bruce and Pete go a bit unhinged in this episode about colors. It’s more than you think. Social Connections The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodc…
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Our intrepid planeswalkers decided to mix it up a bit this week with story time. Bruce and Pete dive deep into the very stories that brought cardboard into the mainstream toy market. Every card tells a story and the guys reflect on some of their favorite planes and the vastness of the Magic the Gathering world! Everyone loves a good origin story ar…
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No, this isn’t a participation award for our two favorite planeswalkers. Bruce and Pete dive into how bad at magic they really are and how much they enjoy seeing their opponents pull the wool over their eyes! Next stop Punt City! Population: us. Come join us and learn how to read cards just a little bit better. Ways to get a hold of us! The Lotus C…
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The guys are back at it this week and offering up some views on some of the new cards from Murder at Karlov Manner. How does this latest set start to impact existing strategies and are there any new ones offered up ? Join Bruce and Pete as they tackle the case of MKM in EDH! We're being Social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVw…
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The guys are back at it and this week take on the issue of Goldfishing. This is something that is done routinely by many commander players, but is there a better way to handle this task? Come explore this handy way to gain additional information about your deck and how you can put it to use before your next game! Link to the Article on EDHREC Chall…
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This week the guys are joined by Winter who brings some truly innovative ways of thinking about deck construction to the table. We discuss some of Winter's favorite cards and deck techs as well as share a few laughs. Come and join us for this week's show and see the experiment at work! Winter's Modular Simic Deck: Zimone (2-24 Card Packs/ 14 Essent…
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Planeswalking can be treacherous without the right navigation. Remember that one guy featured on Curse of Opulence? Well if you don’t know what I am talking about read the flavor text…. But anyways one of the most useful tools we have to find new weapons is in the Scryfall website. Our friend Fuji has a very cool way to shortcut searches in the eng…
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We are returning to Ravnica where politics reigns supreme. The Ten Guilds are vying for control of the plane…and other syndicates around the multiverse are watching. What can we learn from these political machinations and bring to our game? Pete and Bruce discuss some Garbage or Great and then turn their attention to the plight of North America....…
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Welcome back! This week the guys are back at it and look at some garbage or great, and then dive right into Risk Assessment. Magic is always going to leverage a planeswalker's ability to mitigate risk and maximize reward. We try hard to provide our fellow travelers with some actionable advice to make your next EDH game more reactive. Come and join …
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After some well deserved time off over the holidays, the guys got right back at it and got 2024 off right with a stellar episode. Talking resolutions for 2024, a little garbage or great, and reviewing a successful game of Spelltable EDH, the guys get 2024 off on the right foot. Help us make 2024 a great year for The Epic Experiment Podcast! We're b…
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The guys are back for one last show in 2023 before we turn the calendar and do a bit of a retrospective about how 2023 went. It is a pretty wide ranging discussion that touches on a whole host of topics, but noticeably how 2023 was a transformative year for Magic the Gathering. Who knows what 2024 will have in store, but we are excited to see where…
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The guys are back and talking all things Magic again this week. On the menu this week is bunch of budget deck brews to help get you inspired for playing Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Maybe you were missing a bit of motivation, or just have not got to it yet...well...sit back and take inspiration from some of our lists. Pete's List: https://www.moxfield.c…
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The guys are back and this week mulligans are on the menu. With Commander getting faster and faster as power creep continues to drive the format, mulligans become more and more important to avoid disappointment. Join the guys for this week's conversation! Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPod…
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On this weeks show the guys dive into the finer details around playing your favorite jank decks. Pete highlights a funky Volrath brew while Bruce bring out General Tazri Allies. Walk through the decisions and the priorities so that the next time you brew up your own janky brew that you are better prepared! Pete's List: https://www.moxfield.com/deck…
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Thanksgiving is upon us once again, and as Pete gets ready to celebrate with his family he and Bruce talk about more despised decks because they do not let their opponents play their game. Come and join us as we chat all things Commander this week. Bruce’s deck…Nevinyrral- Esper Super Friends // Commander / EDH (Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant) deck list…
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We are back after a week away to recover from some food poisoning. This week we are looking at decks with a much more complicated approach and lots of triggers, but are tons of fun to play and a very different play experience. Come and join us for our in depth look more complicated decks! Bruce’s deck…Alaundo the Seer // Commander / EDH (Alaundo th…
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Ok, so sequencing may not be our finest attribute...but this week we take the much promised dive into Graveyard decks! We explore this spooky archetype while all of you were out celebrating Halloween. So, grab a coffee, get cozy, and walk with us as we break down Graveyard deck! Bruce's Dralnu Deck! Dralnu, Lich Lord: Dralnu- Updated // Commander /…
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The guys are back this week with a deep dive on Voltron decks and what makes them go. So, if you like a Voltron strategy and are having a hard time making it work, tune in and get some pointers from the guys. Bruce’s deck: Daghatar // Commander / EDH (Daghatar the Adamant) deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mtg deck builder site for Magic: the Gatherin…
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The guys are back and this week they are tackling the first in a series of shows to try and help players with a number of different archetypes. This week they are breaking down a tokens deck . They talk all the ins and outs of a token build and even help walk you through a couple of examples. Come join them as they help you to break down a tokens d…
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Hi everyone! We are so pleased to announce that have made it to episode 150! Hard to believe. We spend the show talking about what we love about playing Magic and why we keep coming back. So, why not join us as we celebrate 150 episodes! Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twi…
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This week the guys tackle advice on how to prepare to head into and unknown meta and what sort of things players should be thinking about. What deck should I play? What sort of outcome am I looking for? Do I want to be public enemy #1? This and much more is addressed in this important discussion. Grab a coffee and give it a listen! The Lotus Counci…
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We are talking all things Salt this week. What makes for a salty deck? How should you handle playing a salty deck? Do you like to play Salty cards? What can you do if you have a salty deck? All these questions and more get addressed to try and help you the next time you are finding yourself getting salty. Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https:…
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Hey hey hey! We are back with yet another special episode and this week we are diving into Wilds of Eldraine looking for sweet new cards to add to our brews. We also send our thoughts out to the family of Sheldon Menery who recently lost his battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. The Lotus Council Discord: https://discor…
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Bruce and Pete are back after some time away and get right back things. This week the colour pie is the topic of discussion and how it can be used to be a helpful tool when evaluating cards. Check out all the discussion and much more! The link to a youtube video discussing the MTG Colour Pie : (908) Explaining the Magic Color Pie and What All Color…
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Bruce and Pete are finally in the same place and able to record together. The audio was a little touchy, so if it isn't crystal clear, please bear with us. The guys have a good chat about what it is like finally getting to play together in person! We're being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentP…
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We are going to have a flurry of content here this week, so hold on to deck boxes! We are going to start with episode 144 and our discussion of all 7 deadly sins. Join us for this week's show. We are being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagra…
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This week Bruce and Pete dive into the topic of proxies. Should we be encouraging them? is the issue black and white? Come and join us for the discussion and share your two cents with us. We're being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: htt…
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Bruce and Pete are back after a bit of a hiatus and as ready and raring to talk LOTR! The set looks fun and the guys are excited. Come and join them on this week's show! We're being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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The guys are back and talking about how to build up a collection if you are a newer player and some tips and tricks to help stretch your dollar. We also bring a very fun (and budget friendly) Rona deck to help people get the most out of their collection. We are sorry the audio is a little scratchy on Bruce's end. We are taking steps to try and ensu…
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The boys are back and talking about the alternate names we name our favorite cards. Many of these cards have developed their own names used in playgroups and in the community, so let's go over a few of the best known (and some more obscure ) nicknames! We're being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperi…
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Bruce and Lux take a closer look at March of the Machines and try to parse the utility of the mechanics. There are no doubt that there are many terrific cards from the set, but what do you the mechanics offer. Tune in and join in the conversation. This week's Deck: Yargle and Multani rock // Commander / EDH (kpBVq) deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mt…
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This week the guys take a closer look at Dorks. What are they? What role do they serve? Why do we want them in our deck? Are they cases when they are not good? And many more questions. Come with us while we unpack this tricky little subset of cards. This week's Deck: inga and esika // Commander / EDH (kpBx4) deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mtg deck …
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Bruce and Lux are back today and are breaking down all the praetors. Join them as they go through all the praetor-y goodness. Do you agree? Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/ Deck Profile on Moxfie…
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Bruce and Pete are back and are talking removal this week. What each colour has to offer, what you should be looking for in effective removal, and generally how you can approach removal in your next deck to make it harder for your opponents and help secure your road to victory. Come and join the discussion! We're being Social: The Lotus Council Dis…
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Lux and Bruce kickoff preview season by diving right into the March of the Machine previews. Come and join us! We're being social: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/ Deck Profile on Moxfield: username: theep…
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Last week we looked at the importance of losing. This week we thought we would follow up with our thoughts around how not to spoil your playgroup with your conduct when you win. Remember, the best compliment you can be paid is that they want to play with you again...so winning and how you handle it become very important. This week’s deck.. https://…
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Tonight the guys dive into an element that is often overlooked when asking what makes a successful playgroup. Since most players come out on the losing side of any match, the ability to handle losing is critical, but often misunderstood. Bruce and Pete tackle this head on in the hopes of helping players handle losing with a little more grace. This …
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Tonight Bruce and Pete tackle another format that can help spice up your commander game play while not hurting your wallet. They take a look at Pauper EDH and try to solve some of the wrinkles with this format. Come along for the ride! This week's deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/j2OUZ_fnv0SCh3Eez5z6ZA We're being social! Pauper database and ru…
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Bruce and Pete sit down to talk the importance of lands. They talk mana bases, utility lands, landfall (and the many derivatives of it) to help you think more clearly about the role lands play in your deck. This week's Deck: Mardu Landfall! https://www.moxfield.com/decks/9ZxFsVvhikGoX0RBBFBoig We're being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://…
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Bruce and Pete are back talking all things CHOICES! They dive deep into giving your opponents choices in your next game of Commander, so tune and check out how you can do it better! This week's deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8jzxQyogME-VBQr-73YkZQ We're being social: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3 Email: TheEpicExper…
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The Guys are back and talking about the power of triggered abilities. These ae the real quiet killers of the format and need to monitored to ensure that the game doesn't get out of hand. Come and check out the conversation! This week's deck! https://www.moxfield.com/decks/5nFPgbQknUqf92rB6wMAbw We're being social: The Lotus Council Discord: https:/…
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