Eternal Durdles

In this episode, Zac and Phil dive into the meanest and funniest comments they've received throughout the year, reflecting on the nature of criticism and community engagement. They explore various comments, from humorous to harsh, and discuss how they respond to feedback. The conversation highlights the importance of creativity in criticism and the role of audience interaction in shaping their content. Takeaways Mean comments can be funny and insightful. Engaging with criticism can lead to self-reflection. Creativity in comments is appreciated. Community feedback shapes content direction. Humor is a key element in responding to negativity. Not all comments are taken seriously, but some are memorable. The podcast thrives on audience interaction. Criticism can be a source of entertainment. Acknowledging supportive comments is important. The hosts encourage more engagement from listeners. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mean Comments 03:10 Analyzing the Best and Meanest Comments 05:57 The Weirdest Comments an

In this episode, Zac and Phil dive into the meanest and funniest comments they've received throughout the year, reflecting on the nature of criticism and community engagement. They explore various comments, from humorous to harsh, and discuss how they respond to feedback. The conversation highlights the importance of creativity in criticism and the role of audience interaction in shaping their content. Takeaways Mean comments can be funny and insightful. Engaging with criticism can lead to self-reflection. Creativity in comments is appreciated. Community feedback shapes content direction. Humor is a key element in responding to negativity. Not all comments are taken seriously, but some are memorable. The podcast thrives on audience interaction. Criticism can be a source of entertainment. Acknowledging supportive comments is important. The hosts encourage more engagement from listeners. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mean Comments 03:10 Analyzing the Best and Meanest Comments 05:57 The Weirdest Comments an

In this episode, host Zac Clark interviews Johan Larsson, the Eternal Weekend Europe champion, discussing his recent victory with the Cephalid Breakfast deck. They delve into the performance of the deck, its place in the current meta, and the adjustments made following recent bans. The conversation also covers matchup strategies, playing style, and reflections on the Legacy format, providing insights for both pilots and opponents.

Eternal Durdles drops a new Magic inspired Christmas classic. Zac believes that Goblins NOT ELVES are the true MTG Christmas race! Cards like Goblin Ski Patrol, Goblin Rock Sled and Goblin Snowman serve as key examples that "as Garfield intended" Goblins celebrate the Yule! LYRICS: Light the Fuse,Flip the Coin,The snow is falling—hey let's join!Grab your sled, let chaos reign,Come on, goblins, jump on the sleigh! The fire’s warm, the mana’s red,Snowballs flying past your head,We’re laughing loud, we’re sledding wild,It's goblin winter, Old school style! Another Goblin Bomb Christmas,Another goblin winter’s cheer,Snowmen crashing through the night,Let’s make it goblin-y right here! Another Goblin Bomb Christmas,Another sled to take the lead,Skis and rocks and snowy fights,It’s all the chaos goblins need! Pile the cards,Grab your gear,It’s goblin season every year.Snow patrol is sliding fast,Who knows how long their skis will last? We’ll crash the halls,We’ll roar and sing,We’ll make the mountains shake a

In this festive episode of Eternal Durdles, hosts Zac and Phil are joined by ⁠ @MTGRemy ⁠ as they dive into their favorite holiday traditions, mall food, and Christmas specials. They share personal anecdotes about their go-to mall snacks, discåçuss their top Christmas movies and specials, and reflect on the cheesy holiday films that have become nostalgic favorites. The conversation flows seamlessly from food to film, highlighting the joy and humor of the holiday season. In this lively conversation, the hosts delve into various themes surrounding holiday traditions, classic Holiday movies, and nostalgic winter themed Magic cards. They engage in a humorous debate about a scene from Elf featuring Will Ferrell, discuss the impact of Elf as a modern Christmas classic, and share their top picks for non-holiday Magic cards that evoke holiday spirit. The discussion also touches on personal memories associated with certain cards and the joy of holiday traditions, culminating in a light-hearted exploration of the Grand

In this festive episode of Eternal Durdles, hosts Zac and Phil are joined by  @MTGRemy  as they dive into their favorite holiday traditions, mall food, and Christmas specials. They share personal anecdotes about their go-to mall snacks, discåçuss their top Christmas movies and specials, and reflect on the cheesy holiday films that have become nostalgic favorites. The conversation flows seamlessly from food to film, highlighting the joy and humor of the holiday season. In this lively conversation, the hosts delve into various themes surrounding holiday traditions, classic Holiday movies, and nostalgic winter themed Magic cards. They engage in a humorous debate about a scene from Elf featuring Will Ferrell, discuss the impact of Elf as a modern Christmas classic, and share their top picks for non-holiday Magic cards that evoke holiday spirit. The discussion also touches on personal memories associated with certain cards and the joy of holiday traditions, culminating in a light-hearted exploration of the Grand C

Host Zac Clark and guest Phil Nguyen discuss the recent success of LobsterCon, the evolving meta of pre-modern Magic: The Gathering, and the emergence of new deck strategies. They delve into community engagement, player experiences, and the importance of card art, while also contemplating the future of the pre-modern format.

Host Zac Clark and guest Phil Nguyen discuss the recent success of LobsterCon, the evolving meta of pre-modern Magic: The Gathering, and the emergence of new deck strategies. They delve into community engagement, player experiences, and the importance of card art, while also contemplating the future of the pre-modern format

Zac Clark invites Cyrus Bales to delve into the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss recent ban announcements, the impact of specific cards, and the overall health of the format. The conversation explores predictions for future bans, the evolution of gameplay strategies, and the potential for a more balanced environment. With insights from their experiences, they analyze the dynamics of various decks and the implications of recent changes, concluding with thoughts on the future of Legacy. https://www.youtube.com/@crucible_of_words

Zac Clark invites Cyrus Bales to delve into the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss recent ban announcements, the impact of specific cards, and the overall health of the format. The conversation explores predictions for future bans, the evolution of gameplay strategies, and the potential for a more balanced environment. With insights from their experiences, they analyze the dynamics of various decks and the implications of recent changes, concluding with thoughts on the future of Legacy. Cyrus' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@crucible_of_words

SummaryIn this episode, Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss their current decks and strategies in the wake of recent bans in Legacy. They explore the implications of the bans on various archetypes, particularly focusing on control decks and the tools available to them. The conversation delves into the winners and losers of the ban, with a particular emphasis on the evolving meta and the potential for new strategies moving forward. The hosts also share insights on upcoming guests and episodes, highlighting the dynamic nature of the game and its community. MAGIC MIND LINK https://www.magicmind.com/DURDLES20 Takeaways Zac is focusing on the Breakfast deck while exploring other options.Phil expresses frustration with the current state of control decks.The "unbanning" of Lightning Bolt opens new possibilities for deck building.Counterbalance remains a key tool for control players, but has limitations.The loss of Psychic Frog and Vexing Bobble impacts the meta significantly.Swords to Plowshares is still a strong ca

SummaryIn this episode, Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss their current decks and strategies in the wake of recent bans in Legacy. They explore the implications of the bans on various archetypes, particularly focusing on control decks and the tools available to them. The conversation delves into the winners and losers of the ban, with a particular emphasis on the evolving meta and the potential for new strategies moving forward. The hosts also share insights on upcoming guests and episodes, highlighting the dynamic nature of the game and its community.TakeawaysZac is focusing on the Breakfast deck while exploring other options.Phil expresses frustration with the current state of control decks.The "unbanning" of Lightning Bolt opens new possibilities for deck building.Counterbalance remains a key tool for control players, but has limitations.The loss of Psychic Frog and Vexing Bobble impacts the meta significantly.Swords to Plowshares is still a strong card but may be less effective now.Reanimator decks may

Zac and Phil are joined by Reid to discuss the recent band announcement in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. They analyze the reactions to the ban list, the implications for deck strategies, and the overall player sentiment regarding the changes. The conversation delves into the current meta, focusing on the impact of Eldrazi and Nadu, and speculates on future bans and the potential for control strategies to re-emerge. The episode concludes with discussion of the format's evolution and the community's desire for a balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience. Takeaways Reid's measured take on the ban announcement reflects a broader player sentiment. The community is eager for changes to the Legacy format. Players want to explore diverse deck strategies without being forced into specific archetypes. Eldrazi and Nadu are expected to dominate the current meta. There is a desire for older cards to remain relevant in the current format. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Band Announcement Reactions 02:52

Zac and Phil are joined by Reid to discuss the recent band announcement in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. They analyze the reactions to the ban list, the implications for deck strategies, and the overall player sentiment regarding the changes. The conversation delves into the current meta, focusing on the impact of Eldrazi and Nadu, and speculates on future bans and the potential for control strategies to re-emerge. The episode concludes with discussion of the format's evolution and the community's desire for a balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience. Takeaways Reid's measured take on the ban announcement reflects a broader player sentiment. The community is eager for changes to the Legacy format. Players want to explore diverse deck strategies without being forced into specific archetypes. Eldrazi and Nadu are expected to dominate the current meta. There is a desire for older cards to remain relevant in the current format. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Band Announcement Reactions 02:52

Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the recent ban and restricted announcement in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the implications of unbanning cards in Modern and Bans in Legacy. They share their local tournament experiences, delve into the impact of nostalgia on the formats, and explore personal productivity with the help of a new product, Magic Mind. The conversation highlights the need for player feedback in shaping the future of both Modern and Legacy formats. MAGIC MIND LINK https://www.magicmind.com/DURDLES20 Takeaways The unbanning of Splinter Twin raises questions about future bans. Local tournament experiences can influence deck choices and strategies. Free countermagic is considered the glue of the Legacy format. Magic Mind has helped improve personal productivity for Zac. Nostalgia plays a significant role in player preferences for formats. Phil saw the recent ban announcement as the bare minimum. Players need to be vocal about their format experiences. Modern and Legacy formats are treated d

Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the recent ban and restricted announcement in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the implications of unbanning cards in Modern and Bans in Legacy. They share their local tournament experiences, delve into the impact of nostalgia on the formats, and explore personal productivity with the help of a new product, Magic Mind. The conversation highlights the need for player feedback in shaping the future of both Modern and Legacy formats. MAGIC MIND LINK https://www.magicmind.com/DURDLES20 Takeaways The unbanning of Splinter Twin raises questions about future bans. Local tournament experiences can influence deck choices and strategies. Free countermagic is considered the glue of the Legacy format. Magic Mind has helped improve personal productivity for Zac. Nostalgia plays a significant role in player preferences for formats. Phil saw the recent ban announcement as the bare minimum. Players need to be vocal about their format experiences. Modern and Legacy formats are treated d

Zac and Phil discuss the recent ban and restricted announcement in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on their gut reactions to the changes in both Modern and Legacy formats. They analyze the implications of the bans, the role of free countermagic in Legacy, and the community's feedback regarding the need for a more robust overhaul of the formats. The discussion highlights the differences in how the announcements were handled for Modern versus Legacy, and the potential future implications for the game. Chapters 00:00 Initial Reactions to Ban Announcements 03:00 Modern vs. Legacy: A Comparative Analysis 06:01 The Role of Free Countermagic in Legacy 09:09 Community Feedback and Format Evolution 12:09 Looking Ahead: Future Implications for Formats

Zac and Phil discuss the recent ban and restricted announcement in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on their gut reactions to the changes in both Modern and Legacy formats. They analyze the implications of the bans, the role of free countermagic in Legacy, and the community's feedback regarding the need for a more robust overhaul of the formats. The discussion highlights the differences in how the announcements were handled for Modern versus Legacy, and the potential future implications for the game. Chapters 00:00 Initial Reactions to Ban Announcements 03:00 Modern vs. Legacy: A Comparative Analysis 06:01 The Role of Free Countermagic in Legacy 09:09 Community Feedback and Format Evolution 12:09 Looking Ahead: Future Implications for Formats

Zac and the MTG Punks discuss their journey in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for Magic: The Gathering players. They share their experiences with the game, the importance of fostering a positive environment, and how they have built connections through various events and leagues. The conversation highlights the significance of friendship and community in gaming, emphasizing that Magic is more than just a game; it's a way to connect with others and create lasting relationships. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the deep connections formed through gaming, particularly in the Magic: The Gathering community. They discuss the punk ethos that underpins their approach to creating inclusive spaces for gamers, emphasizing the importance of friendship and community engagement. The conversation highlights the DIY culture within gaming, encouraging listeners to take initiative in fostering their own gaming communities, regardless of their background or resources.

Zac and the MTG Punks discuss their journey in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for Magic: The Gathering players. They share their experiences with the game, the importance of fostering a positive environment, and how they have built connections through various events and leagues. The conversation highlights the significance of friendship and community in gaming, emphasizing that Magic is more than just a game; it's a way to connect with others and create lasting relationships. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the deep connections formed through gaming, particularly in the Magic: The Gathering community. They discuss the punk ethos that underpins their approach to creating inclusive spaces for gamers, emphasizing the importance of friendship and community engagement. The conversation highlights the DIY culture within gaming, encouraging listeners to take initiative in fostering their own gaming communities, regardless of their background or resources.