Temple of the False Pod
A Magic: the Gathering podcast, where we discuss casual aspects of both 60 card/kitchen-table and EDH/Commander play styles. We’re here for the stories, so come and join us at the Temple of the False Pod, where our decks aren’t optimized but our plays sure as HECK are fun.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Lunar Frenzy belongs in EVERY Red Deck
Andy just always wants to talk about Lunar Frenzy
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This Pirate Should See More Play! | Tomb Robber
As we chill between seasons, Andy brings a card to the table that really should see more play in Graveyard decks. Tomb Robber!
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Getting ”The Job” Done Together with Lorcan (and a special Guest!) | Deck Tale
With this season wrapping up, we brought back our friend Andrew Magrini and discussed a deck that was a collaboration.
Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/cdgyaTv-RkiotRYr5umUAg
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These Mechanics are Game Changing... In a Good or Bad Way?
Bruce discusses the BIG THREE in Multiplayer mechanics that really get games going.
Goad, Monarch, Initiative. They're fun! We swear!
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Card Draw: How Much Should You Have?
Andy is confused about how much is too little and how much is too much card draw. Bruce clears it up a little.
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Our Favorite Cycle is BACK?! In Wilds of Eldraine!
The Courts get a reboot in the Wilds of Eldraine "Commander" product in the set boosters, etc. We're very excited and we decide to rank them!
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These BLUE INSTANTS Are HIDDEN GEMS | Temple’s Treasures
We're back with some Favorite Temple's Treasures! This time: blue instants!
Reminder of the rules:
1. Less than 2000 decks on EDHRec
2. First Printed BEFORE 8th Edition
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How Do You Know What Changes You Need to Make in Your Decks?
Andy and Bruce discuss the specifics of all the questions pertaining to making changes to your deck, and how to know what exactly NEEDS to Change.
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Muzzio: BIG Blue Artifacts | Deck Tales
Bruce brings his new Fiora/Conspiracy Commander deck to the table and we discuss what it's like to play mono-blue (GASP)
decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/5102536/bruces_muzzio
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STOP Ignoring Combat, It’s Really Important
We've found that people are scared of the combat phase. Do it more, it'll get easier. You'll enjoy the game more.
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Organization is Your BEST Friend (Mine is Bruce)
We found Bruce and we talk about Digitizing, Storage and other fun things related to owning a collection of cards! Y'know, like Magic!
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Strixhaven and Commander 2021 Are SUPER COOL and Important
While Bruce is on vacation or is lost, Andy looks back on Arcavios and the mechanics that came from our trip there.
Was Strixhaven a bad set? Do the good pieces add up to something kickass? Will we …
This Card is SO Bruce, But Is It Really? | Vexing Puzzlebox
Bruce brings Vexing Puzzlebox to the table, and discusses while it screams BRUCE ENERGY, there are reasons he may not look so fondly on it
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Multiplayer Mechanics are the Best Thing About Current Design
Andy gushes about how much he loves the direction Wizards designs for multiplayer formats.
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Cards from Middle Earth: An Extended Finale
We talk about interesting cards from the Lord of the Rings set! There's a lot to go over, so we released the Extended Cut.
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Why Would Someone Play Limited Formats? (Sealed, Draft, CUBE!)
Andy and Bruce discuss how cool drafting is through a lens of people who mainly play EDH. Kick back and enjoy!
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Why Isn’t Anyone Treating Virtus as The Threat They Are? | Deck Tales
Bruce brought a deck in this week. We dissect what makes a winning deck seem rather nonthreatening? IS THAT RIGHT? Surely someone would catch on... Find out this week!
Decklist: https://archidekt.c…
Bruse Tarl ENDS Games | Deck Tale
Finally here with a Deck Tale. Andy brought his nuts combination of Bruse Tarl and Kediss. And WOWWEE.
Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/4635241/
Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/M3fPk4n…
What is Green Good At?
We discuss three of the main pillars of the color green! Fighting, Growing and Drawing! Enjoy some back to basics type action
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DIY MagicCon
For years, Bruce and his friends have been forced from table to table at Magic events, so he decided he'd host one, and for the better part of a decade, they've been the event of the year. Having jus…