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E173 – Deck Building: Form vs Function

Shivam, Olivia, and Ben Ulmer talk about deck building!

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Our email: [email protected]

Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast

Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.

The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).

This episode was edited by Phil DeLuca!

Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/

Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.

Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.

Special Announcement – More audio, Commander event in LA, and MFLas Vegas!

We’re going to be releasing some unreleased audio in July.

We’re running an event at Dragon and Meeple on 14 July! Be there!

We’re going to be at MagicFest Las Vegas!

E171 – Madblind Mountains and Phil’s Hot Beard or Modern Horizons with Gavin Verhey #MTGMH1

c madblind-mountainHowdy! Gavin Verhey – friend, patron, and world traveler of the show – comes Commanderin’ to talk about Modern Horizons and tell us some fun development stories.

This set is, genuinely, pretty crazy for Commander – some might say the name “Modern Horizons” is a misnomer. From Hogaak to the King of Lions, there’s something here for every EDH deck.

What cards are you going to add? Were you inspired to brew around any in particular? what is the most Vorthos-y card in the set, in your opinion?

Let us know!

Thank you for your continued support,

Phil & Shivam

Support the show!

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Submit your decks to be reviewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commanderindeckreviews

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Our web site is: https://commanderinmtg.com/

Commanderin’ is also on Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/998836325

And you can find us on MTGCast: http://mtgcast.com/?s=commanderin

You can find us on Instagram:

The podcast is @commanderinmtg

Phil is @phildeluca

Shivam is @elektrotal

You can find us on Twitter:

The podcast is @commanderinmtg – https://twitter.com/CommanderinMTG

Phil is @ketjak – https://twitter.com/ketjak

Shivam is @ghirapurigears – https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears

Our email: [email protected]

Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast

Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.

The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).

This episode was edited by Phil DeLuca!

Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/

Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.

Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.

E170 – Modern Horizons Preview Card #MTGMH1

Phil, Shivam, and Olivia Guest-Host are happy to bring you our Modern Horizons preview card AND a fun new game we call EBH!

We are launching a video series showing us playing games! Want to be part of watching us play games? Sign up to support us here: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/set-up-commanderin039-team-with-video

Support the show!
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See our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderinMTGPodcastChannel

We’re on iTunes! http://bit.ly/commanderinitunes

Come to our Discord server: https://discord.gg/EzPqSRR

Submit your decks to be reviewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commanderindeckreviews

Our deck lists are on http://deckstats.net/commanderinmtg

Our web site is: https://commanderinmtg.com/

Commanderin’ is also on Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/998836325

And you can find us on MTGCast: http://mtgcast.com/?s=commanderin

You can find us on Instagram:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg
Phil is @phildeluca
Shivam is @elektrotal

You can find us on Twitter:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg – https://twitter.com/CommanderinMTG
Phil is @ketjak – https://twitter.com/ketjak
Shivam is @ghirapurigears – https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears

Our email: [email protected]

Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast

Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.

The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).

This episode was edited by Phil DeLuca!

Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/

Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.

Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.

E165 – Encyclopedia Commanderica 14

Olivia joins Phil and Shivam for her first Encyclopedia Commanderica! Let’s get her hot take on the cards we talk about this episode!

We are launching a video series showing us playing games! Want to be part of watching us play games? Sign up to support us here: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/set-up-commanderin039-team-with-video

Support the show!
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See our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderinMTGPodcastChannel

We’re on iTunes! http://bit.ly/commanderinitunes

Come to our Discord server: https://discord.gg/EzPqSRR

Submit your decks to be reviewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commanderindeckreviews

Our deck lists are on http://deckstats.net/commanderinmtg

Our web site is: https://commanderinmtg.com/

Commanderin’ is also on Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/998836325

And you can find us on MTGCast: http://mtgcast.com/?s=commanderin

You can find us on Instagram:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg
Phil is @phildeluca
Shivam is @elektrotal

You can find us on Twitter:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg – https://twitter.com/CommanderinMTG
Phil is @ketjak – https://twitter.com/ketjak
Shivam is @ghirapurigears – https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears
Olivia is @goberthicks – https://twitter.com/goberthicks

Our email: [email protected]

Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast

Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.

The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).

This episode was edited by Phil DeLuca!

Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/

Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.

Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.

Magic Fest Los Angeles 2019 Promo

Hi folks! We have some details about the party we’re throwing on Friday, March 1st, at The Dragon and Meeple near the Magic Fest convention center!

Thank you again for your support!

We are launching a video series showing us playing games! Want to be part of watching us play games? Sign up to support us here: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/set-up-commanderin039-team-with-video

Support the show!
https://commanderinmtg.com/donations or https://www.patreon.com/commanderinmtg

See our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderinMTGPodcastChannel

We’re on iTunes! http://bit.ly/commanderinitunes

Submit your decks to be reviewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commanderindeckreviews

Our deck lists are on http://deckstats.net/commanderinmtg

Our web site is: https://commanderinmtg.com/

Commanderin’ is also on Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/998836325

And you can find us on MTGCast: http://mtgcast.com/?s=commanderin

You can find us on Instagram:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg
Phil is @phildeluca
Shivam is @elektrotal

You can find us on Twitter:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg – https://twitter.com/CommanderinMTG
Phil is @ketjak – https://twitter.com/ketjak
Shivam is @ghirapurigears – https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears

Our email: [email protected]

Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast

Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.

The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).

This episode was edited by Phil DeLuca!

Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/

Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.

Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.

E162 – Cosplay, Teysa Karlov, and Teysa Cosplayer Olivia Gobert-Hicks

rna-212-teysa-karlovOlivia Gobert-Hicks comes Commanderin’ to tell us about cosplaying and Teysa Karlov from Ravnica Allegiance! (#MTGRNA)

You can find Olivia on Twitter at: @goberthicks
Olivia’s decklist is in our guest folder at: https://deckstats.net/decks/35612/1222844-olivia-gobert-hicks-teysa-karl

Brian Canada is @cure_game and his YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCQJ7i0H5t_AoVGzdKePKw
Brian’s decklist is here: https://deckstats.net/decks/35612/1212729-brian-canada-s-cure-for-the-co

Thank you again for your support!

We are launching a video series showing us playing games! Want to be part of watching us play games? Sign up to support us here: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/set-up-commanderin039-team-with-video

Support the show!
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See our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderinMTGPodcastChannel

We’re on iTunes! http://bit.ly/commanderinitunes

Submit your decks to be reviewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commanderindeckreviews

Our deck lists are on http://deckstats.net/commanderinmtg

Our web site is: https://commanderinmtg.com/

Commanderin’ is also on Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/998836325

And you can find us on MTGCast: http://mtgcast.com/?s=commanderin

You can find us on Instagram:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg
Phil is @phildeluca
Shivam is @elektrotal

You can find us on Twitter:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg – https://twitter.com/CommanderinMTG
Phil is @ketjak – https://twitter.com/ketjak
Shivam is @ghirapurigears – https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears

Our email: [email protected]

Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast

Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.

The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).

This episode was edited by Vanessa Davis!

Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/

Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.

Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.

E161 – Aurelia (and stuff)

Aurelia, The Warleader, by Paul Scott Canavan
Aurelia, The Warleader, by Paul Scott Canavan
And now for something completely different.

Shivam and Phil talk before the show every episode, and usually that’s edited away or is distilled into a pithy 2-minutes-or-less intro. This time, though, Shivam thought we talked about some fun topics and decided we should keep it, collapsing recording booth and all.

The main topic of the show is an Aurelia deck from Brian Canada of Cure for the Common Game on YouTube. ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCQJ7i0H5t_AoVGzdKePKw ) Brian impressed us a few months back by showing off his collection of 350+ full Commander decks, and we knew right then we had to work with him. Let us know what you think.

We knew Josh Lee Kwai of the Command Zone was being given Boros in the Game Knights “Ravnica Showdown” episode, and Brian wanted to make it a little more comfortable for Josh to build a Boros deck. Pretty nice of Brian, though we’re sure Josh doesn’t actually need help building Boros.

The video for this show is delayed a bit while we put the finishing touches on it.

As always, we are grateful to our patronii – without you, the show would not grow and thrive as it does. Thank you.
Phil & Shivam

We are launching a video series showing us playing games! Want to be part of watching us play games? Sign up to support us here:
https://www.gofundme.com/manage/set-up-commanderin039-team-with-video
Support the show!
https://commanderinmtg.com/donations
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See our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderinMTGPodcastChannel
We’re on iTunes! http://bit.ly/commanderinitunes
Submit your decks to be reviewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commanderindeckreviews
Our deck lists are on http://deckstats.net/commanderinmtg
Our web site is: https://commanderinmtg.com/
Commanderin’ is also on Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/998836325
And you can find us on MTGCast: http://mtgcast.com/?s=commanderin
You can find us on Instagram:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg
Phil is @phildeluca
Shivam is @elektrotal
You can find us on Twitter:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg – https://twitter.com/CommanderinMTG
Phil is @ketjak – https://twitter.com/ketjak
Shivam is @ghirapurigears – https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears
Our email: [email protected]
Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast
Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.
The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).
This episode was edited by David Mitchell!
Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/
Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.
Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.

E160 – The 75% Theory with Jason Alt

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Jason Alt comes visiting for his tenth time – he was our first celebrity guest all the way back in episode 4, so go to our site and enjoy him again… for the first time!
Jason shares his thoughts and evaluates specific cards for the 75% theory. It’s a deep conversation you have to hear, and we suggest you read these two articles on the ethos:
The original article: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jasonalt-021314-building-a-75-commander-deck/
The better article: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jasonalt-121114-8-simple-rules-for-playing-in-my-commander-group
It’s an interesting topic to consider as Shivam ramps up into the Commander Advisory Group – will these advisors attempt to alter the format to be more attuned to the 75% ethos? You’ll have to hear what Shivam thinks.
You can find Jason on Twitter: @jasonealt
On Brainstorm Brewery: http://brainstormbrewery.com/
At MagicPrice.com: https://blog.mtgprice.com/author/jalt/
At Cool Stuff Inc: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?tagged[]=jason%20alt
And at GP (MagicFest) Las Vegas!
As always, we are grateful to our patronii – without you, the show would not grow and thrive as it does. Thank you.
Phil & Shivam

We are launching a video series showing us playing games! Want to be part of watching us play games? Sign up to support us here:
https://www.gofundme.com/manage/set-up-commanderin039-team-with-video
Support the show!
https://commanderinmtg.com/donations
https://www.patreon.com/commanderinmtg
See our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderinMTGPodcastChannel
We’re on iTunes! http://bit.ly/commanderinitunes
Submit your decks to be reviewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commanderindeckreviews
Our deck lists are on http://deckstats.net/commanderinmtg
Our web site is: https://commanderinmtg.com/
Commanderin’ is also on Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/998836325
And you can find us on MTGCast: http://mtgcast.com/?s=commanderin
You can find us on Instagram:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg
Phil is @phildeluca
Shivam is @elektrotal
You can find us on Twitter:
The podcast is @commanderinmtg – https://twitter.com/CommanderinMTG
Phil is @ketjak – https://twitter.com/ketjak
Shivam is @ghirapurigears – https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears
Our email: [email protected]
Our Skype address is: commanderin.mtg.podcast
Our theme song was created for the podcast by Nate Burgess.
The “guitar riff” version of the song was performed by Mike Condon (Twitter: @grayline9).
This episode was edited by David Mitchell!
Our logo was created for the podcast by Mr Picto, with assistance from Kelle DeLuca. You can find more art from Mr Picto by going to http://mrpicto.co.uk/
Special thanks to Tyler Webb and the Unformatted Review Show for helping us with migrating the podcast to a new home! Each episode, Tyler and his friend, Chris, talk about a movie. They’re not family friendly, but their takes on these movies is worth listening to… without children nearby.
Commanderin’ MTG Podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
© Copyright 2019 Tiny Shiny Squid, Inc.