The Epic Experiment Podcast
The Epic Experiment Podcast
theepicexperimentpodcast
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.
Garbage or Great- Ep 215: Mistakes were Made
This week we are going to try and take some lessons from decks that have been a flop.  You know the ones. The ones where you get a fun idea and then it never really comes together.  Well, I have had a number of such decks and thought it might be helpful to sort through what made them underwhelming and what lessons I learned along the way. Come and check out my Hall of Shame. Yasova List: Yasova // Commander (Yasova Dragonclaw) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder   Nev: nev 2.0 // Commander (Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder    Odric: Bad Odric...but good? // Commander (Odric, Blood-Cursed) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder     Omnath: Omnath, Locus of Creation X Obuun // Commander (Omnath, Locus of Creation) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder    Sign off:   Like and subscribe. Follow us on Youtube or your fav social media platform. All the info is down below.    Where to find the show! The Epic Experiment Podcast | theepicexperimentpodcast   Email: [email protected]   Twitter: @epicexpcast   Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/   Now on BlueSky : @epicexpcast.bsky.social   AND Threads! @[email protected].
Oct 17
37 min
Garbage or Great- Ep 214- A new Reality?
Reality Fracture is here and it is breathing new life into Planeswalkers.  They are once again a central component of what we are doing and it feels very refreshing.  Is it time to revisit the discussion around using Planeswalkers as Commanders?  Join in the conversation and let me know what you think!   Jace Reawakened: Jace Reawakened · Outlaws of Thunder Junction (OTJ) #271 · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search   Arlinn Kord: Arlinn Kord // Arlinn, Embraced by the Moon · Shadows over Innistrad (SOI) #243 · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search   Nicol Bolas, Dragon God: Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God · Ravnica Remastered (RVR) #205 · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search   Dack Fayden: Dack Fayden · Eternal Masters (EMA) #199 · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search   Chandra, Fire Artisan: Chandra, Fire Artisan · War of the Spark (WAR) #119 · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search   Sign off:   Like and subscribe. Follow us on Youtube or your fav social media platform. All the info is down below.    Where to find the show! The Epic Experiment Podcast | theepicexperimentpodcast   Email: [email protected]   Twitter: @epicexpcast   Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/   Now on BlueSky : @epicexpcast.bsky.social   AND Threads! @[email protected].
Oct 9
35 min
Garbage or Great- Ep 213- Putting my money where my mouth is...
I am back.  Still snack sized. Still talking Commander.  This week I am talking about real suggestions to play in lieu to those very same Boom or Bust commanders. I wanted to give you some very real suggestions to help improve your play experience.  So, join me as we talk through these Commanders and how to make the most of your next game night.   Sidisi list: sidisi, Brood Tyrant // Commander (Sidisi, Brood Tyrant) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder   Ziatora list: Ziatora 2.0 // Commander (Ziatora, the Incinerator) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder   Tawnos list: Tawnos, the Toymaker // Commander (Tawnos, the Toymaker) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder   We're being social! Like and subscribe. Follow us on Youtube or your fav social media platform. All the info is down below.  Where to find the show! The Epic Experiment Podcast | theepicexperimentpodcast   Email: [email protected]   Twitter: @epicexpcast   Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/   Now on BlueSky : @epicexpcast.bsky.social   AND Threads! @[email protected].
Oct 1
34 min
Garbage or Great- ep 212- The Land Before Time
Tonight I wanted to talk about Social Responsibility and how all of us play a role in making sure our Commander game is fun.  Much has been said about Brackets, and Rule 0 and how not to salt off, but I think having a fun play experience starts long before we sit down at the table.  It starts with us selecting Commanders that can create the fun experience we are looking to cultivate instead of Commanders that lead to only two primary outcomes...Boom or Bust.  Stick around as I walk you through my thought process and I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter.   Sign off:   Like and subscribe. Follow us on Youtube or your fav social media platform. All the info is down below.    Where to find the show! The Epic Experiment Podcast | theepicexperimentpodcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/ On youtube: The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube Now on BlueSky : @epicexpcast.bsky.social AND Threads! @[email protected].
Sep 24
28 min
Garbage or Great- Ep 211- Bidding Adieu
Tonight, we are bidding adieu to the Hobbit to make way for Reality Fracture, the next set that will be released shortly.  We have a quick retrospective, talk a little about the new set, the demise of Alchemy, and finding some decently priced updates to our mana bases. Thanks for joining me and I hope you enjoy the listen!   Instagram: Instagram   Moxfield for those who loves looking at deck lists: Theepicexperimentpodcast // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder   The Youtube Channel has loads of great content: The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube   And of course, like, comment, and follow along so you never miss anything!!
Sep 18
26 min
Garbage or Great- Ep 210: Is Arena ready for that?
Over the last little while I have heard quite a number of conversations where Arena developers were openly discuss the potential for Commander to come to Arena.  Well, I wanted to take the opportunity to share my thoughts about this project and where I see potential challenges to the game.  So, join me as I debate the merits of having Commander come to Arena.   You can find my Brawl content and other silliness here: The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube   Or, you can find all the silliness I post over on Instagram! Instagram   Or leave a comment and follow me here at the podcast! Twitter: @epicexpcast Now on BlueSky : @epicexpcast.bsky.social AND Threads! @[email protected].
Sep 10
22 min
Garbage of Great- ep 209: Going Antiquing
A new set comes out.  Everyone is all a-flutter of the new hot cards and the exciting new Commanders. But, hold the phone...there is a whole range of older Commanders that have rudely been shoved aside.  Today I advance the discussion that is well worth your while to go back and see what some of those older Commanders offer.  Join me for our discussion and see where we go!   You can also support the channel by following on Instagram: Instagram   or   You can follow along as a tackle all things Arena here! (3) The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube   And of course, please leave a Comment, or better yet give us a follow here! It goes a long way to growing what I am doing here!
Sep 1
23 min
Garbage or Great- ep 208- An Uncommon Place to Start!
I am back and taking to doing a little recording solo stylez again...this time to talk a few of the Common and Uncommons from recent sets that may have been under the radar.  Follow along as we spend a few minutes breaking down some of these new cards and how they might be put to use!   Oh...yeah...social media! Instagram   hmmm...Youtube anyone?The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube   And of course...Moxfield for all the decks! Theepicexperimentpodcast // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder   And please leave a comment or a review! It goes a long way to helping me out!
Aug 25
21 min
Garbage or Great - Ep 207- Changes and Snack Sized
I am back and changing things up for a bit. I am working away from home, but will still put out some content in a more snack sized content.  Let me know if you like it by leaving a comment!   If you want more, you can check out all of the silly things I post on Instagram here:  Instagram   or    You can follow along on Youtube! (2) The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube
Jul 26
11 min
Garbage or Great- Ep 206: Mythic Mechanics and the Great Red Debate
This week we are continuing to break down the Mythic Mechanics singleton cube and looking this week at the Red cards.  Do they make the grade? or will we find that they are actually...garbage?  Mythic Mechanics Singleton Cube: Mythic Mechanics Singleton Cube – Magic: The Gathering – Vintage Cube   Like and subscribe. Follow us on Youtube or your fav social media platform. All the info is down below.    Where to find the show! The Epic Experiment Podcast | theepicexperimentpodcast   Email: [email protected]   Twitter: @epicexpcast   Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/ Youtube: The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube Now on BlueSky : @epicexpcast.bsky.social AND Threads! @[email protected].
May 20
59 min
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