Bruce Richard - Podcast Details

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Temple of the False Pod Queen Marchesa WANTS to Give Up the Crown | Deck TalesBruce talks about his experience with 8 years of the reign of Her Highness. Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/6440817/bruces_queen_marchesa Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are ava...

2024-01-1726 min

Temple of the False Pod Mono-Red, Hidetsugu, BIG PUNCH. Andy’s First Deck | Deck TalesAndy shares his first EDH decklist. Bruce and Andy pick apart the important lessons and what was right on. decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/605799/hidetsugu Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We...

2023-11-2929 min

Temple of the False Pod Glissa Can Answer the Call | Deck TalesGlissa can be intimidating, but Bruce wants to assure you that it'll all be fine. It's just a big fun tool box. decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/5946242/bruces_glissa_the_traitor HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are...

2023-11-2240 min

Temple of the False Pod 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! Get some food tokens HERE: https://ko-fi.com/andyweekend/shop HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wher...

2023-09-1325 min

Temple of the False Pod 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. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a r...

2023-09-0631 min

Temple of the False Pod 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. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leav...

2023-08-1632 min

Temple of the False Pod Muzzio: BIG Blue Artifacts | Deck TalesBruce 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 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are fou...

2023-08-0936 min

Temple of the False Pod 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! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It he...

2023-07-1934 min

Temple of the False Pod Strixhaven and Commander 2021 Are SUPER COOL and ImportantWhile 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 ever return? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be...

2023-07-1234 min

Temple of the False Pod This Card is SO Bruce, But Is It Really? | Vexing PuzzleboxBruce brings Vexing Puzzlebox to the table, and discusses while it screams BRUCE ENERGY, there are reasons he may not look so fondly on it This is the second of two vignettes as our fill-ins between seasons! Full-length episodes will be back July 12! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fi...

2023-07-0520 min

Temple of the False Pod 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! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us...

2023-06-1455 min

Temple of the False Pod Why Isn’t Anyone Treating Virtus as The Threat They Are? | Deck TalesBruce 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.com/decks/4674882/bruces_gorm_virtus HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Te...

2023-06-0754 min

Temple of the False Pod DIY MagicConFor 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 just finished one, we talk today about the latest and deal out tips to host your own! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come ba...

2023-05-1748 min

Temple of the False Pod Bruce Brings a New Classic to The TableBruce and Brash Taunter are like Peanut Butter and Jelly or ANYONE and Brash Taunter. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us out and drop us a li...

2023-04-0516 min

Temple of the False Pod Why Should We Care About a Healthy Standard?Bruce and Andy discuss why a healthy format means a healthier Commander format. A thing we're totally qualified for. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us o...

2023-03-0854 min

Temple of the False Pod What to Expect and How to Prepare for MagicConsBruce hurried us into studio to talk about McPhilly and the things he learned, and the excitement shared by the Magic Community at large. Is Wizards learning?! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and lea...

2023-02-2259 min

Temple of the False Pod The Six Animals You Have in Your DeckAnthony Alongi doesn't get brought up enough, and neither do his ratings for which he assigned to cards based on their usefulness and stylings. Bruce and Andy talk about these six animals and how you can use them to evaluate what you have on your hands. Wizards has dumped much of their archive including these articles. They can only be accessed through archive.org and these links: Anthony's Article: https://web.archive.org/web/20220524005529/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/serious-fun/seriously-fun-school-magic-2003-04-08 Bru...

2023-02-1559 min

Temple of the False Pod Tajic: And Then There’s PumpBruce brings in an oldie but a goodie! Tajic! Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/3921946 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It hel...

2023-02-0855 min

Temple of the False Pod Impulse Draw is Actually Really Good in CommanderWhen dealing with impulse draw in a 100 card format, what are the things to look out for? Is it good or bad? What can be learned from it? Andy and Bruce discuss. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are avai...

2023-02-011h 03

Temple of the False Pod Bruce’s Favorite Card Is SymmetricalAs we transition between season 9 and 10, we chat about our favorite things. This week, it's Bruce's turn. He brought an artifact. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It h...

2023-01-1114 min

Temple of the False Pod Commander Centric Design has Changed The Magic Landscape! | FINALE Deck Building! (Pre-EDH)We built decks with Pre-EDH cards! It is a fantastic practice in not only finding unique cards, but not relying fully on "staples" Bruce's Deck: https://archidekt.com/decks/3682274#Andy's_PREDH_-_WORT HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temp...

2023-01-0459 min

Temple of the False Pod Breena is BACK! Deckbuilding at Its FINEST (Part 2)We're back with this deck. If you haven't listened to part one of this episode from 2 weeks ago, it's advised. (Link to Part 1: https://falsepodmtg.podbean.com/e/we-use-teamwork-to-build-this-deck-together-part-1/) This time we're building on air, and we try to bounce ideas off each other for this Breena, the Demagogue deck! What we Ended up with: https://archidekt.com/decks/3530502#breena Bruce's more finalized decklist:

2022-12-0758 min

Temple of the False Pod Inniaz Flies in the Face of ChaosBruce brought a bundle of cards that make a fun deck. It's a good one with FLIERS! Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/3492675#Bruce's_Inniaz HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so s...

2022-11-0948 min

Temple of the False Pod We NEED WOTC to Revisit Some Of Our Favorite ThingsWe're Back! Wizards has been all about revisiting things from their past. How about these mechanics and creature types?! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a revi...

2022-10-2643 min

Temple of the False Pod Andy Talks About a REALLY GOOD White CardAndy found a halfway decent card in a recent pre-con. It makes him look really cool HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us out and drop...

2022-10-1211 min

Temple of the False Pod Bruce found a Phyrexian Robin Hood!Bruce brings Phyrexian Splicer to the table, and shows off the old fashioned goods. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us out and drop us a line at...

2022-10-0510 min

Temple of the False Pod M21, the LAST Core Set. Great Cards, Amazing ValueWhoa hey now. We're just speeding set to set with no regard for the sets that we missed in person over the past few years because of the isolation. So Bruce and Andy are now bringing you some fantastic cards from M21. The core set to end the current era of core sets. Let's be honest. These are some mind-blowing red and green commander cards HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-e...

2022-09-2151 min

Temple of the False Pod Unblockable Creatures Make for Loads of Fun | Deck Tale: Ukkima/CazurAndy made a really cool deck based around ninjas and wolf whales. It's bouncy and unblockable and full of life. Andy's Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3261916 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are availab...

2022-09-1445 min

Temple of the False Pod Catch These Ikoria Cards In a Second PassDuring the height of the pandemic, Wizards doubled down on product output, so there were inevitably cards everyone missed (for one reason or another). Some cards we would consider staple-worthy. In this new series, we start with Ikoria and tell you some of our favorites we know that we might've missed. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in...

2022-09-0748 min

Temple of the False Pod Voltron is Becoming a Viable and Good StrategyTeacher Bruce schools us in the ways that Voltron works so well, especially in casual metas. So grab a pen and paper and listen up. There won't be a quiz. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available where...

2022-08-3148 min

Temple of the False Pod These White Sorceries Will Make You Rethink White | Temple’s TreasuresAs always, our fifth episode of the season is based around cards that were printed before 8th edition and are in less than 2000 decks on EDHrec. So obviously shoutout to Scryfall and EDHrec, great resources for looking at cards. And shoutout to Bruce and Andy for choosing some great additions to any white deck. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube!

2022-08-2446 min

Temple of the False Pod Looking Forward: How to Make Changes and WHY?!We look again at Andy's Galazeth Prismari deck and discuss why we would want to change it, improve it, make it less good (exprove?). What changes are worth it and what are ones that will just make it less fun? LISTEN and FIND OUT HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may yo...

2022-08-1746 min

Temple of the False Pod Is Marchesa an Overlooked Commander?Bruce brings a classic, a beautiful well-oiled machine. Sometimes if you stop upgrading your deck with every set, it becomes less optimized. This deck may be an exception. It's very cool and very powerful decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3092164#Bruce's_Marchesa_The_Black_Rose__S08e03 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask...

2022-08-1051 min

Temple of the False Pod Planechase Changed the Game and Is It Coming Back?!We discuss today some of our favorite planes to come out of Planechase and what we hope to see when we return to this product. Let us know what plane you want to see from Planechase! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We...

2022-08-0346 min

Temple of the False Pod Are Two Color Decks THE BEST?!Andy and Bruce discuss what they like about 2 color decks and what are better about other combinations. Are they easy to build and easier to have fun with? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so su...

2022-07-2742 min

Temple of the False Pod The Stairwell to the Next Season is Paved with TombstonesWe cannot get enough of this Reserved List card. It's one of Bruce's favorites and he doesn't think that enough people know about it's shenanigans. GET ON IT. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so su...

2022-07-2016 min

Temple of the False Pod Backgrounds are Better than You Think, and They Deserve a Slot in Your DeckTaking it nice and slow as we get ready for season 8! Andy wanted to talk about Backgrounds in the 99, so that's what we did! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so sub...

2022-07-1313 min

Temple of the False Pod Canada Day Special! BOROS BACKGROUNDS | Season 7 FinaleThe Boys are at it again. As they wrap up this season, they lean extra into a wild theme, CANADA! Check out their sweet lists, and send us yours! Bruce's Deck: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2934742#Andy's_S7_Finale_Deck__-_Blood_on_the_ice HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us i...

2022-07-0648 min

Temple of the False Pod The Food EpisodeFood is surprisingly ubiquitous in the vicinity of a Magic game. Try not to make a mess, be kind, but enjoy some food. We know we do. And we're here to share some tips HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are...

2022-06-2941 min

Temple of the False Pod Laelia, Exile It All. Yes, All.This is one of Andy's favorites. It goes fast and has no regard for it's own destruction. Laelia? More like BAElia. I'll see myself out Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2876924 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We ar...

2022-06-2249 min

Temple of the False Pod Should You REALLY Take Out Your Opponent Now?This game is full of choices, and now we try to figure out if it's a good idea to knock any player out. I mean, they'll be sitting there for SOOO long. Do you really want to be THAT mean? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be...

2022-06-1547 min

Temple of the False Pod Commander Legends First ImpressionsBruce finally had the chance to draft Commander Legends and boy-o does he want to share how he felt! Now that we can taste Battle for Baldur's Gate, let's put Commander Legends 1 to rest, so we can focus on cool things, like drafting different Commander Sets TOGETHER?! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and ma...

2022-06-0854 min

Temple of the False Pod Dark Sorcery is Afoot, Or More Accurate Sorceries | Temple’s TreasuresTemple's Treasures is back, babeyyy! We're continuing out sorcerous stretch with the black part of the color pie! We were so excited for this one, we couldn't wait until another season. So enjoy these beauts while they're still niche and underplayed. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the...

2022-06-0149 min

Temple of the False Pod Magic Was the Stuff We Gathered Along the WayCustomization is more than proxies or alters, it's more than card choice or commander choice. The stuff around the game can make it easier, more fun and prettier. So let's talk stuff HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wher...

2022-05-2555 min

Temple of the False Pod There’s Something Uneven about Bruce’s Table | Deck Tales: YennettIt feels like we've come full circle with this deck, which is fitting because Yennett is a creature that had been broken for the longest time and with time, reputation waned, and Bruce started this deck back when we first started the podcast! While this deck can be honed and crafted, there's something nice about having a somewhat modular deck, where you can slot in different odd cards for each other. Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/2734563#Bruce's_Yennett,_Cryptic_Voltron_S07e03 HEY! We got a YouTube chan...

2022-05-1847 min

Temple of the False Pod Waiting for the Perfect MomentChances are high that there is a better moment to play any card. When do you know is the right time? We discuss navigating the intricacies of solving the mystery of when is good enough? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We ar...

2022-05-1149 min

Temple of the False Pod Vengeance: Viable Strategy or Petty Squabble?Bruce and Andy get heated in this season premiere. When will this tit for tat end? Is there a reason to employ this strategy, and how does one go about solidifying it? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available where...

2022-05-0446 min

Temple of the False Pod Can Andy’s Card Do ANYTHING?Replicating Ring is in the very least a 3MV Mana Rock. That's good enough, right? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us out and drop us a...

2022-04-2718 min

Temple of the False Pod Bruce Brings a DIVINE Card for BreaktimeWe wanted to keep talking Magic, so we decided for our break we'd stick around! Come back next week for Andy's topic choice as well! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are fou...

2022-04-2015 min

Temple of the False Pod The Season-Themed Season Finale of the Season!It's the episode 60, 60 minute spectacular! We built some decks to theme, and the theme was SPRING! It's so nice out, hit me up, let's go for a walk and listen to this episode. Decklists: Andy: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2594734 Bruce: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2594740 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! ...

2022-04-131h 01

Temple of the False Pod A Casual Deck Starts with the Build and Builds into a PlayThe end of the season is upon us and we thought we would culminate our efforts into this primer of deckbuilding. We cover some nebulous ideas and some concrete examples. Join us, won't you? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We...

2022-04-0657 min

Temple of the False Pod Nadier and Kalain: the Treasure of Hard Work | Deck TalesEverything has culminated to this moment. Andy built a 60 card deck. And uses everything he knows about Commander to make it sing. Nadier and Kalain write each other cute little love notes. Come hang out! Decklist:

2022-03-3053 min

Temple of the False Pod How to Know WHEN and HOW to Upgrade Your Deck?It's not necessarily about making it smarter faster better stronger. It can be about morphing a deck to do its job better, especially in the context of your own meta. So check out this week's episode where we break down why you would upgrade your deck, or in some cases never upgrade it ever again. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Co...

2022-03-2343 min

Temple of the False Pod A Deck That Only Has Nine Cards In It?!Bruce's lesson this week involves some time-honored wisdom of how to build the foundation of ANY deck! And it's as easy as putting four copies of each card in your deck! Very cool. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Te...

2022-03-1650 min

Temple of the False Pod These Sorceries are Sure to Make Your Opponents GREEN with Envy - Temple’s TreasuresLast season, we finished the color pie for underplayed Enchantments, so now we move onto SORCERIES! Starting with Green and following the following rules, we talk about some cards we found stuck between the couch cushions: 1. First Printing must have been prior to 8th Edition 2. Must be in under 2000 decks on EDHRec That's it, babbeeeyyyy! Enjoy these sweet cards! Buy your singles at: yourfavoritecardstore.com/falsepod or at your Local Game Store! I'm sure they'd love to know why you're looking for these random Green Sorceries. Tell them we sen...

2022-03-0950 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 inspired. So grab a pen and paper (or in Bruce's case, the notepad app), and let's talk about deck ideas and where they come from. (and also apparently stinky gas?) HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the...

2022-03-0252 min

Temple of the False Pod The Lynx Between Us: A Deck TailOh 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: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/The-Cat-with-a-Rat-Commander-2017-Preview-Hungry-Lynx/eb248e23-1b88-46dd-a3a3-09b8598b4a53/ When he finally made the deck: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/brucerichard-01072019-finding-the-missing-lynx Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2303733 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uplo...

2022-02-2355 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 surprise you. It's basics. Listen up, folks. It's a fun one. Let's get funky with some lands. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! ...

2022-02-171h 00

Temple of the False Pod How Multiplayer Limited Formats Can Affect the Way You See CommanderWe'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 instinctively always bring it back to the big lug) This week we talk about everything from Conspiracy to Conspiracy 2! and obviously Commander Legends and Battlebond. It's an excited episode that you won't want to miss! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode the...

2022-02-0959 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 you'd do differently! Decklists: Bruce's Deck: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2251113 Andy's Deck: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2292816 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on Y...

2022-01-191h 01

Temple of the False Pod Don’t Make These Decks, We Wish We Didn’tSometimes 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 much stack-manipulation, Bruce and Andy talk about some specific decks they wish they had left alone. What are some of the decks you wish you never made? Comment or tweet at us! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might uploa...

2022-01-1243 min

Temple of the False Pod Grenzo, Dungeon Warden: The Dungeon is The Bottom of the Deck: Deck TalesThe 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 against and just all around watch go off! Check out our list below and let us know what YOU'd put in the deck! Decklist:

2022-01-051h 05

Temple of the False Pod 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 yours? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your f...

2021-12-2959 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 eyes, we wanted to talk about them! Grab your eggnog, fuzzy socks and best friend and enjoy this Holiday Special-length episode! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube!

2021-12-231h 04

Temple of the False Pod White Enchantments Are Always Sure to Impress - Temple‘s TreasuresWith 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 all you folk, so be sure to share, comment, and leave a review, so we can continue to bring casual conversation to EDH Thank you for an amazing year! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might uplo...

2021-12-1549 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 consequence from having a consistent playgroup? We are not the arbiters of this topic, but it's just an interesting thing we noticed. Let us know your experience! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of...

2021-12-0847 min

Temple of the False Pod Some Super Cool Casual Pirates - Deck Tech TimeAndy 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 legs and set to sea on this ship we call "the Temple" Decklists: Original list: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2113376 Updated: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/2113379 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the...

2021-12-0147 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 with your favorite group of meddling kids (and drunk cop) and hang out with your favorite podcast hosts! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the cas...

2021-11-2445 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 play in Commander (and other casual formats) as prices wane, even slightly. As always, buy real estate. Good lands are good forever. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! ...

2021-11-1748 min

Temple of the False Pod Tresserhorn v Tresserhorn : 60 Card Casual FINALE SPECTACULARIt'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 based around the man, the myth, the not so great Legend, Lord of Tresserhorn. We'll be back November 17 for season 5! Decklists: Andy's list:

2021-10-2746 min

Temple of the False Pod Innistrad Cards You‘ll Want to Remember for Crimson VowWe'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 surely notable. Let's see what Andy and Bruce have cooked up for us this week HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the...

2021-10-2048 min

Temple of the False Pod Bruce‘s Green Monster: Nissa, Vastwood SeerCrackin' 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 episode. All things you want in a great episode! Nissa, Vastwood Seer has stuck around a while, and will likely continue to live on in infamy! Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/1938907 CMDRDecks video with Bruce!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJGPBQweT3s Decklist from CMDRDecks: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/1938922...

2021-10-1343 min

Temple of the False Pod 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 of the episode. Go check out their great work! SUPER COOL PROXY VIDEO: https://youtu.be/VALgm1qkeFE (Thanks @Spice8Rack for doing some truly wonderful work in the community!) HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upl...

2021-10-0643 min

Temple of the False Pod What‘s in a Seat? A Discussion Regarding All Things SittingButts, 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 tips that you won't want to miss. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fift...

2021-09-2944 min

Temple of the False Pod Temple‘s Treasures: Blue Enchantments That You NEEDAs 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 hate on green a bunch, but what other color does that as well as Blue? HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us...

2021-09-2247 min

Temple of the False Pod Friend of the False Pod: Andrew Magrini and the Diametrically Ravnican ProjectWe have a guest! And he's our very good friend, a person who has taught us so much about the game, a person dedicated to every aspect of the game, and who is always coming up with new ways to freshen up the game to make it more fun. You may know him, he's everywhere, IT'S ANDREW MAGRINI! He's come on the show to discuss everything from cube to Mishra to his new decks that follow an interesting train of thought. Ever wonder what would happen if Red-Blue was not so... "Izzet" and charged? Well, An...

2021-09-151h 06

Temple of the False Pod Slinging Spells Twice as Fast - Galazeth Prismari Deck TechAndy has never built a true spell-slinging deck, so when he opened Prismari in his Silverquill Prerelease pack, he thought he'd give it a try. How'd he do? Well, you tell me! (I think he did pretty well, but my judgement might be clouded) Here's the list: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/1600736 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! ...

2021-09-0841 min

Temple of the False Pod Incorporating the 5th or 6th PlayerWe always seem to have a non-four number of players, and it always creates a moment where we need to decide how to proceed. Four is easy, play some EDH! But five? six?! SEVEN?!! What do we do? Well, there are some fantastic options to not only include the players who would otherwise be sitting out, but to have a change of pace over the Free-for-all nature of your average game of Magic. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload th...

2021-09-0151 min

Temple of the False Pod A King and A Queen Walk into a Bar, One is a Sphinx - FINALE DECKSIt's like Battlebots but with decktechs instead! Bruce v Andy in a head-to-head, on-theme, glorious battle. But they don't play them here, they just talk about them, which is just as fun! This season the theme is: MONARCH. (The only restriction is no Queen Marchesa or Jared Carthalion as the commander) Decklists! Bruce's:

2021-08-0443 min

Temple of the False Pod Grusilda's Monster Mash is Sure to Scare!Readers Beware! You're in for a scare! Bruce shares his graveyard beast of a deck for the beautiful UNmander, Grusilda! This deck can do some pretty cool things if you and your group want to do cool things. Be sure to ask before playing with ANY silver-bordered cards! Decklist: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/1639653 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! ...

2021-07-2146 min

Temple of the False Pod These Cards are the Cat's MeowThere are cards out there that you will put into any deck you can and sometimes not even realize it. They are your pet cards, and those cards are what give your deck personality. These are just some of Bruce's and Andy's. What are yours? Reach out to us! #dailydivinevisitationvespers https://twitter.com/search?lang=en&q=(%23dailydivinevisitationvespers)%20(from%3Amanaburned)&src=typed_query HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. T...

2021-07-1445 min

Temple of the False Pod Utilizing Lands for More Than ManaLands always have your back. They let you cast your spells, but they can be so much more, too! We share our favorite UTILITY LANDS because they're fun and groovy~! Share your favorites with US! The article Bruce was talking about toward the end of the episode: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mhof/welcome-multiplayer-hall-fame-2014-10-13https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/lands-multiplayer-hall-fame-2014-10-16 HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out an...

2021-07-0745 min

Temple of the False Pod Green's Best Enchantments You May NOT Know: Temple's TreasuresThat's right, it's midseason special! Temple's Treasures is back, and while we're sticking with Enchantments, this time we're going with everyone's favorite, GREEN! Check out these bad boys of green who are getting NO recognition. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We ar...

2021-06-3046 min

Temple of the False Pod The Secrets That Lie in the Early GameThe Beginning of the game can feel so fast and powerful, as you have access to a full mitt of cards, and throw down your ramp one after another, but did you know there are downsides to playing like that? Bruce and Andy think it's smarter to take it slower and lie in wait as the attention is elsewhere. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out and SUBSCRIBE! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on Yo...

2021-06-2345 min

Temple of the False Pod Planeswalkers as Commanders: Garnering LoyaltyAs we already have some Planeswalkers as Commanders, it doesn't seem like it would be a big leap to just make them all legal, right? Wrong. There's a lot to the subject, and Andy and Bruce have a moderate amount to say about it. Get on in, I've heard they finally don't agree on something! HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out! We might upload the occasional non-episode there as well. Temple of the False Pod on YouTube! Come bask...

2021-06-0948 min

Temple of the False Pod Where Does Webcam Commander Fail Us?With the advent of platforms such as Spelltable, Webcam Commander has become easier and more accessible, but there are some flaws that can't quite be ignored. Bruce and Andy break down why even when the format was being saved, they couldn't wait to just play EDH in person. Will they play with a top-down view going forward or return to grubby pizza fingers and enjoyable crosstalk? Find out in this episode of Temple of the False Pod. HEY! We got a YouTube channel where we'll be uploading our episodes, as well! Check it out! We m...

2021-06-0250 min

Temple of the False Pod Season Finale BBQ Bash!This week, as we wrap up season 2, we put on our creativity hats and build some decks around an eccentric theme! It's May, it's getting warm out, we thought it'd be fun to break out the grills and cook up some Barbecue themed decks. From the sand between your toes to flipping burgers, we have thought of everything to get anyone looking to chill under the sun ready. While Andy took a scenic approach, Bruce took a planned perspective. Put your feet up, crack open a cold one (whatever that is for you), and apply your sunscreen, B...

2021-05-1258 min

Temple of the False Pod What Tutors Mean for EDH and Casual PlayWe take some time to address the tutor problem. What the tutor problem is, is when do you play them, if at all? Are they too good? Should I just run another land instead? See, tutors allow you to use your entire wealth of resources (your deck) to find a specific answer, and that's pretty cool. Bruce and Andy? We're not that cool. But it's more complicated than that. Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are fo...

2021-05-0549 min

Temple of the False Pod Engineering Chaos - A Look into Bruce's Brudiclad DeckAs always with our deck techs, it's less about what's in the deck and more about how it was made, what it's trying to do, and tell some stories surrounding it. Bruce, this week, brought to the table, a doozy of a deck, one that creates tales every time it lands on the table. Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer was not only a card Bruce helped preview, but one that stuck to Bruce's imagination like Phyrexian oil onto Karn's foot. Come for the fake ad, and stay for the stories. Links! Decklist: Bruciclad on Archidekt. ...

2021-04-2157 min

Temple of the False Pod So You Want to Build a DeckBuilding a deck is more than just slotting in cards into a template. It's knowing how things work in your meta, it's knowing your budget, it's figuring out HOW you want to play Magic: The Gathering. Building a deck, especially a commander deck, is more of a thought experiment and an exercise in decision making than trying to find the best cards in any given color combination... unless that's what you want to do, then do that! Bruce and Andy talk about their differing and similar strategies in one of the most intricate processes surrounding th...

2021-04-1447 min

Temple of the False Pod Broken Mechanics Don't Fix ThemselvesWhile some mechanics are garbage and rarely see play, some mechanics see too much play because as the pool widens and deepens, they find themselves gaining traction and having more power to play with. Bruce and Andy talk about both of these kinds while trying to figure out the sweet spot that makes new mechanics, good, bad, or just plain goofy. Like the dog. Goofy, I'm sure will be part of the Magic Universe in the next ten years, right? Anyway, here are some keywords, Extort, Vigilance, Annihilate. LEARN. Come bask with us in the c...

2021-03-3146 min

Temple of the False Pod Syr Gwyn is Surprisingly Versatile!Being one of the Brawl preconstructed decks, doesn't mean you can't build it into a sweet and stylish EDH deck, in fact, it just makes it that much easier! Andy discusses and shows Bruce how fun it can be to build some of the easiest style of deck (equip/voltron and tribal). Remember folks, it's not about optimizing the deck, it's about not thinking too hard about what goes into it. Imagine the possibilities for what equipment could have been in this deck. Let us know on Twitter what you would put in this deck for the fun plays.

2021-03-2451 min

Temple of the False Pod So, It's NOT Your Turn. What Now?It's easy to get caught up in conversation and forget about the game, and well that's not wrong to do. This is a social format after all. But there are things that can make the game smoother and more enjoyable when it comes back to your turn! But, also, continue having your conversations, it's why we're here after all. Bruce and Andy dive deep into their favorite pastimes during their other favorite pastime, Magic(of course)! Remember, there's no wrong way to take not your turn, but be considerate. Come bask wit...

2021-03-1741 min

Temple of the False Pod Is White (Secretly) The Best Color in Magic?White gets a lot of complaints when it comes to power level and general design space, but Bruce and Andy discuss the finer points of how White actually dominates the other colors in the things it does well. Does White deserve the hate it gets? Find out what we think! We are BACK for season 2! Join us while we gab about new topics and touch on repeat topics over the next ten weeks! If you want to reach out to us to talk about Magic, EDH, the podcast, really anything, you can find us on twitter (@falsepodmtg...

2021-03-1057 min

Temple of the False Pod Theme Deck Finale Spectacular: Germs!As we close our first season, we bring you our first deck building challenge! The theme (surprisingly not intentionally topical) was germs! We were to both separately make a germ tribal/theme deck and see where we landed without any cross-consultation. These decks were not meant to be refined or focused in any way, just on theme and fun. Linked below are our lists, and if you have a list you'd like to share with us, you can reach us on twitter (@falsepodmtg) or by email (falsepodmtg@gmail.com) We will be taking two weeks of...

2021-02-1759 min

Temple of the False Pod Isn't "Bluff" Just a Fancy Word for "Lie?"Bruce and Andy sit down and talk about the nuances of everything from faking holding up a counterspell to holding onto that last land card in your hand. Looking from the perspective of someone who doesn't know what's in your hand makes it seem much easier to get away with small bluffs, but be careful! Could you be in big trouble if you bluff too much? Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and l...

2021-02-1047 min

Temple of the False Pod Bruce and Andy Bust Into a Pack of Double MastersBruce and Andy stumble across a cursed sealed pack of Double Masters that they feel compelled to open and examine. They have a blast doing it, and know you'll love hearing the niche treasures they end up finding. It's an even chiller episode than normal! Come bask with us in the casual formats, and may your fifth land always be the Temple. We are available wherever podcasts are found, so subscribe and leave us a review! It helps us out and drop us a line at falsepodmtg@gmail.com to tell us about you...

2021-02-0343 min

Temple of the False Pod Teysa Karlov: Fun or Impersonal?This week, we tackle one of Andy's favorite decks of his (and one of Bruce's least favorite to play against). We discuss how it was built, what is going on thematically and why it can be unfun to play against. Is this deck against everything Bruce and Andy stand for with regards to how Magic is played? Of course not! But we're going to discuss how to make it better, and what steps have already been taken! The original list: https://archidekt.com/decks/1106462#Teysa_Karlov_-_First_Draft The slightly updated, and no...

2021-01-2740 min

Temple of the False Pod Could Professional EDH exist?After some careful consideration, Bruce and Andy discuss the ins and outs of what Professional, sanctioned-by-Wizards EDH/Commander League would look like to them. It's a nuanced discussion about prize support, new bans and power levels becoming out of control. Just kidding, we talk about about hanging out, personality-based content, and making it work through a pandemic. We discuss why we would think it a good or a bad idea (and how these ideas might even already be working, though not sanctioned by Wizards) Thank you to Shivam Bhatt (@ghirapurigears) for the inspiration with this...

2021-01-2044 min

Temple of the False Pod Ol‘ Buzzbark is His Name, Playing Games is His... Game.This week at the Temple of the False Pod, Ol' Buzzbark pays us a visit, and we talk about the not-strictly-legal Unmander deck that Bruce has been playing and updating for years. It's full of silver-bordered nonsense and loads of dice! Ol'Buzzbark decklist:

2020-12-3042 min