Hero's Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast
Welcome to the Hero's Blade Vibe Check, where we talk about Commander/Elder Dragon Highlander & Magic. We chat about recent & future events, games & deck brews, new cards, articles & gameplay videos, & if your Commander passes the Vibe Check! (also, pop culture media that we've been dabbling in).
We're Cole (he/him, @TheBloodricGuy on Bluesky, editor) & Empress Quinn (fae/faer, @girldickenergy on Bluesky, composer), joining forces to chat about things we love & adore in Magic the Gathering. Let's hang out & enjoy the vibes.
(was previously Uncommon Commander: an Unconventional MTG podcast)
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 89 minutes
- Episodes
- 142
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Slappin' Faces and Servin' Cases - HBVC Ep 29
Vine booms entering your ears in 3...2...1....
Siblings in cardboard and Blood tokens are a back for some more Vibe Checks. Cole and Empress Quinn talk Shuffle Up and Play, Vibe Checks from friends, Q…
Bnuuys and Being Rude on MTGO - HBVC Ep 28
Sometimes you just gotta cast mean spells with your CHEST.
Foundations is here, bringing inspiration, making blood boil, and making us feel a little bit rude! Cole has another mono-red deck. Empress Q…
Year Two Begins...NOW! - HBVC Ep 27 ft Andy Floury
From the ashes of Guardian Project, Andy rises to the occasion to match our energy and bring his A-Game!
Knocks it out of the park. Welcome to Year 2 of HBVC!
Andy Floury of the Guardian Project Podcas…
Believe in the Cleave 2 - HBVC Ep 26
Legends describe another legendary equipment to rival the power of Embercleave, we did not ask for this gift, but we accept it graciously!
Foundations and Jumpstart 25 are here, so Cole and Quinn go o…
IT'S TITAN TIME - HBVC Ep 25
It's time to talk about those Pokemon leaks!- oh wait, this is a Commander podcast.....uhhhhhhh Frost Titan, use ICY BLAST!
The new host from MTG Lexicon joins his senior on this episode of Hero's Bla…
Lich's Mastery Achievement: SURVIVE - HBVC Ep 24 ft MrFitzyFitz
In order to gain knowledge, you must draw cards. In order to thrive, you must have resources. In order to survive, you must turn to lichdom.
Wait that's a bit of a leap. Let's backtrack a bit.
Fitz, a…
Rumor Come Out: Does Cole Is Control? - HBVC Ep 23
Audio updated, sorry folks!
Cole is Control is the most discussed in the media in the few years ago. Even it has happened in 2024, but some of the public still curious about what is exactly- ok, we ha…
The Lifegain Isn't Evil Soapbox - HBVC Ep 22
Time to take out the bird, vampires and Elemental Incarnation in one fell swoop. Begin firing sequence!
Opening bit inspired by Armored Core 6, and Lyght over on Twitter!
Cole and Quinn return, changin…
The One About Sol Ring - HBVC Ep 21 Ft IndominusLux
You're on your way to see Jurassic Park for the first time, and the person guiding the tour has told you to put your seatbelts on. The belts tighten around you, and the tour guide turns with their he…
#Gruul'sTheFuture - HBVC Ep 20
Hey you! Long time no see, lemme give you a hug!....oops, sorry about the crushed bones, I just got really excited.
Adventures await our hosts this episode! A Zelda game where you play as Zelda. Fallo…
Can't Have S#1t Around Here - HBVC Ep 19
Two stalkers in the night meet in single combat. A single wrong move could end their life. They prepare to strike....oh, wait, Ward: Sacrifice a Creature. Dang it.
From a shoutout on Reddit to the bat…
Forty Breya's In a Scuffed Trenchcoat ft Looter Scooter - HBVC Ep 18
Scuff audio aside, we are here to entertain you with the chaotic energy of Cole, Quinn and guest Looter Scooter are bringing to your ears!
New combat and equipment tricks, outlaws in abundance, anothe…
#Ayaposting - HBVC Ep 17
Elden Ring cold open spoiler warning. Nothing is true, everything is permitted. *takes a puff* Beeeeautiful.
Quinn and Cole perform a Leap of Faith into this episode, with many recommendations from th…
MTG Main Protagonist Energy - HBVC Ep 16
As part of Pride Month, we are hoping to highlight some people/causes. Please support if you're able:Mab's Direct Aid Stream on the 16th on Twitch
Mab's Spreadsheet for referenceBobbie-Christine of …
Free Spells Good, More at 11 ft Trentyn - HBVC Ep 15
We are now available on Youtube!
We heard free spells are good, can y'all get back to us on that? We want it on our desk by 10am sharp. We got the news to run by 11.
Trentyn907 joins us to ramble abou…
Calamity in the Salt Mines - HBVC Ep 14
Everyone has a bad day or two when it comes to Commander.
Quinn and Cole return from the dusty wastes, full of tales of salt, legends of pools of knowledge, dying to poison,…
Hackin', Wackin' and Smackin' - HBVC Ep 13
Time to raise your blades, heroes, and check some vibes by hackin', wackin', choppin' that commander!
Killer Queen is live (and has a $20 entry fee), Blood Moons are in abundance, and this Atraxa deck…
Technicolor ÆDH Downshift ft Lara - HBVC Ep 12
We'll unbury the Uncommon Commander theme for one last bit....one more job.
Lara, aka @TechnicolorMime is here to teach you some stuff about ÆDH, and how to pay attention to rarity downshifts during r…
Who Let The Frog Out In Thunder Junction? - HBVC Ep 11
What happens when a Doctor Who Fae and a Fallout Boy clash? A Golgari showdown at high noon, that's what! You aren't leaving this down alive, mutie. *ribbit*
Shoutouts abound, new decks, new brews, an…
Put That Deck Back In Quarantine - HBVC Ep 10
Time to brush off the dust and bust out that deck!...but then, the deck does the thing too well, and you just gotta put it back into time out. Cookin' too hard.
This episode is filled to the brim with…