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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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
155
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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What’s The Big Idea?! (and Where Did It Come From?)

What’s The Big Idea?! (and Where Did It Come From?)

In this episode: Bruce and Andy discuss concepts. These concepts relate to the ideas behind decks, whether it's their purposes, how to build to that purpose, and what to look for when becoming inspir…

00:52:24  |   Wed 02 Mar 2022
The Lynx Between Us: A Deck Tail

The Lynx Between Us: A Deck Tail

Oh Heck. Bruce's cats/rats 60-card deck is too precious to not share with everyone. This deck is wild and has such great character. So we're bringing it to you!

 


When Bruce previewed the card:
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00:55:34  |   Wed 23 Feb 2022
Do You Understand The Importance of a GOOD Land-base?

Do You Understand The Importance of a GOOD Land-base?

Back at it again; we got Bruce talking about lands! Andy has some questions though. How can we do lands better without breaking the bank? How can we do lands better and more fun? The answer may not s…

01:00:23  |   Wed 16 Feb 2022
How Multiplayer Limited Formats Can Affect the Way You See Commander

How Multiplayer Limited Formats Can Affect the Way You See Commander

We're back for season 6! And in honor of that, we're focusing on things we love about casual Magic that don't necessarily relate to everyone's favorite 100 card singleton format! (but we will instinc…

00:59:45  |   Wed 09 Feb 2022
Kamigawa ETA One Month: Finale Deck Building Spectacular! (ALSO 50th Episode!)

Kamigawa ETA One Month: Finale Deck Building Spectacular! (ALSO 50th Episode!)

On this, our 50th! episode, we built some decks celebrating the plane of Kamigawa, as we approach one month to our return to the beautiful plane. Check out our sweet theme decks and let us know what …

01:01:47  |   Wed 19 Jan 2022
Don’t Make These Decks, We Wish We Didn’t

Don’t Make These Decks, We Wish We Didn’t

Sometimes you build a deck and it makes you realize something about how you want to play Magic. Sometimes it makes you realize that deck is not that thing. Whether it's overly oppressive or has too m…

00:43:39  |   Wed 12 Jan 2022
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden: The Dungeon is The Bottom of the Deck: Deck Tales

Grenzo, Dungeon Warden: The Dungeon is The Bottom of the Deck: Deck Tales

The Long awaited DeckTale about our favorite Black-Bordered Goblin is here! Bruce brings his "big" guns to his signature deck and we talk about what a freakin' delight this deck is to pilot, play aga…

01:05:48  |   Wed 05 Jan 2022
Top 12 Cards for Casual Commander from 2021!

Top 12 Cards for Casual Commander from 2021!

We LOVE Magic Cards. Surprise! So we wanted to reflect back on the year and think about the cards that may have been overlooked or seem really fun in casual play. These are our favorites; what are yo…

00:59:43  |   Wed 29 Dec 2021
Holiday Cards! (And I Forgot to Mail Mine Out)

Holiday Cards! (And I Forgot to Mail Mine Out)

There is a long standing tradition from WotC to mail people of the Magic community special cards for the Holidays, and they're fun and silver-bordered. Since those are the two things that catch our e…

01:04:16  |   Thu 23 Dec 2021
White Enchantments Are Always Sure to Impress - Temple‘s Treasures

White Enchantments Are Always Sure to Impress - Temple‘s Treasures

With a year in the bag, we talk about our favorite color! White Enchantments are a saving grace in all games, and these ones don't get enough attention! 

 

We got a great second year coming up for al…

00:49:12  |   Wed 15 Dec 2021
How Important is Deck Originality? Do You Share a Commander?

How Important is Deck Originality? Do You Share a Commander?

Bruce and Andy have been noticing for years that their playgroup tends to shy away from overlapping commanders. Is this the norm? Why does this happen? Is it good? It it bad? Is it just a normal cons…

00:47:38  |   Wed 08 Dec 2021
Some Super Cool Casual Pirates - Deck Tech Time

Some Super Cool Casual Pirates - Deck Tech Time

Andy brings in his partner's deck to show off, the wonderful array of undervalued cards. Admiral Beckett Brass can be a powerhouse or a stanchion in the way. Grab a flagon of ale, roll up your pant l…

00:47:21  |   Wed 01 Dec 2021
Stranger Things Secret Lair: Completely Broken or Completely Reasonable?

Stranger Things Secret Lair: Completely Broken or Completely Reasonable?

We have a completely reasonable discussion based on the timely (and now not-for-sale) Secret Lair drop from October, but mostly (and completely) the Stranger Things cards. Find some cool interactions…

00:45:16  |   Wed 24 Nov 2021
What Does THIS Standard Rotation Mean for Commander and Other Casual Formats?

What Does THIS Standard Rotation Mean for Commander and Other Casual Formats?

With yearly rotation past us, it's that timely tradition to check out what could fall into obscurity if we're not careful. Bruce and Andy pick some of their favorite cards that may start to see more …

00:48:34  |   Wed 17 Nov 2021
Tresserhorn v Tresserhorn : 60 Card Casual FINALE SPECTACULAR

Tresserhorn v Tresserhorn : 60 Card Casual FINALE SPECTACULAR

It's October, which means Zombies galore. We picked a very cool dude from Dominaria to represent us in our journey into our fifth season. We wrap our fourth season up with beautiful 60-card decks all…

00:46:08  |   Wed 27 Oct 2021
Innistrad Cards You‘ll Want to Remember for Crimson Vow

Innistrad Cards You‘ll Want to Remember for Crimson Vow

We've been to Innistrad before, and now we're being treated to a haunting double feature! So we jump into the nostalgia machine and realize Innistrad has never left us! These cards are ubiquitous and…

00:48:44  |   Wed 20 Oct 2021
Bruce‘s Green Monster: Nissa, Vastwood Seer

Bruce‘s Green Monster: Nissa, Vastwood Seer

Crackin' open a nice cold deck tech as we head into the Autumn! Bruce brought in a deck that shares a special place in both our hearts. There's much laughter, stories and Green creatures in this epis…

00:43:23  |   Wed 13 Oct 2021
The Proxy Episode!

The Proxy Episode!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRUCE!

Bruce and Andy weigh the cost and benefits of proxies and talk about some cool things they've seen! 

Andy would like to pass along this link, which he mentions toward the end o…

00:43:23  |   Wed 06 Oct 2021
What‘s in a Seat? A Discussion Regarding All Things Sitting

What‘s in a Seat? A Discussion Regarding All Things Sitting

Butts, silly. Bruce and Andy discuss the intricacies and nuances of not only what to sit on but the importance of your chair and where in relation to your opponents you sit. There are some tricky tip…

00:44:44  |   Wed 29 Sep 2021
Temple‘s Treasures: Blue Enchantments That You NEED

Temple‘s Treasures: Blue Enchantments That You NEED

As with every season, we discuss some hidden gems of the giant ocean that is the EDH card pool. This week we each picked 4 Blue Enchantments to bring to the table, to store in the treasure chest. We …

00:47:13  |   Wed 22 Sep 2021
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