EDHRECast

A weekly Magic the Gathering commander podcast brought to you by some of the minds behind EDHREC.

What Do You Want From A Game of Commander? | EDHRECast 219 07/01/2022

What Do You Want From A Game of Commander? | EDHRECast 219 What do you hope to get when you sit down for a game of EDH? Do you want to be surprised? Do you want to learn something? Do you seek a challenge? We discuss our favorite types of experiences to cultivate in Commander games. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Check out our new custom altersleeves at EDHREC is sponsored by CardKingdom, TCGPlayer.com, and altersleeves.com. Use the price links on EDHREC or visit and to support the show! Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23606315

State of the Commander Format: An EDH Check-Up | EDHRECast 218 06/24/2022

State of the Commander Format: An EDH Check-Up | EDHRECast 218 Is the EDH format healthy? What does Commander need, and what do we expect to see in its future? Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Check out our new custom altersleeves at EDHREC is sponsored by CardKingdom, TCGPlayer.com, and altersleeves.com. Use the price links on EDHREC or visit http://cardkingdom.com/edhrec and to support the show! Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23531246

Our Favorite Cards From 2022... SO FAR | EDHRECast 217 06/17/2022

Our Favorite Cards From 2022... SO FAR | EDHRECast 217 These new cards are so exciting that we couldn't wait until the end of the year to discuss our favorite standouts! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: EDHREC is sponsored by CardKingdom, TCGPlayer.com, and altersleeves.com. Use the price links on EDHREC or visit and to support the show! Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23462606

CommandFest Richmond Recap! | EDHREC Room 06/10/2022

CommandFest Richmond Recap! | EDHREC Room Fresh from a CommandFest, Joey, Matt, & Dana sit down to share their experiences and joys playing EDH with listeners, drafting Commander Legends, and discussing lessons learned from this fantastic weekend! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, patron-exclusive content, the EDHRECast discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here! Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23390453

Cards We Used to Hate | EDHRECast 216 06/03/2022

Cards We Used to Hate | EDHRECast 216 These cards once activated a lot of emotions, but we've cooled off on them since. Let's talk about some of the historically most electrically-received cards in EDH. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Check out our custom altersleeves at Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23316614

Cards in Our Maybeboards | EDHRECast 215 05/27/2022

Cards in Our Maybeboards | EDHRECast 215 These cards ALMOST make it into the 99, but just missed the mark. Let's talk about the cards that didn't quite make the cut. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out our new custom altersleeves at https://www.altersleeves.com/content-creator/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23250065

Extremely Linear Commanders | EDHRECast 214 05/20/2022

Extremely Linear Commanders | EDHRECast 214 These commanders do exactly one thing, but they do it well! Let's chat about commanders who encourage linear play patterns, and what that means for EDH games. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23179559

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Preview Card | EDHRECast 05/17/2022

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Preview Card | EDHRECast Time to unveil our #freepreview from the upcoming Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23141162

Underloved Tribes in EDH | EDHRECast 213 05/13/2022

Underloved Tribes in EDH | EDHRECast 213 We all know Elves and Dragons and Zombies, but what about all those other creature types? These are the tribal decks we hope get more support in the future! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23104220

Lands We Don't Play Anymore | EDHRECast 212 05/06/2022

Lands We Don't Play Anymore | EDHRECast 212 From color-fixers to utility lands, some of these cards no longer make the cut in our mana bases. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out our custom altersleeves at https://www.altersleeves.com/content-creator/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/23030876

Commanders that Hate EDH Staples | EDHRECast 211 04/29/2022

Commanders that Hate EDH Staples | EDHRECast 211 Sol Ring? Nah! Cyclonic Rift? Who needs it! These commanders intentionally avoid the most popular staples in EDH. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22955363

Assessing Threat Assessment | EDHRECast 210 04/22/2022

Assessing Threat Assessment | EDHRECast 210 Who's the biggest threat? More importantly, how do players *decide* who's the biggest threat? Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22880321

Treasures | EDHREC Room 04/18/2022

Treasures | EDHREC Room Treasure tokens have become increasingly prevalent in each new Magic set. Are these tokens starting to reshape the Commander format? Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, patron-exclusive content, the EDHRECast discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here! Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22828346

The 'Play More Basics' Debate | EDHRECast 209 04/15/2022

The 'Play More Basics' Debate | EDHRECast 209 How many basic lands does your deck play? Can utility lands cause more harm than good? Let's discuss! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22807055

Decks We Couldn't Make Work | EDHRECast 208 04/08/2022

Decks We Couldn't Make Work | EDHRECast 208 For some reason or another, these decks just never 'clicked'. Let's explore the commanders we left on the cutting room floor! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22732019

Shoring Up Your EDH Weaknesses | EDHRECast 207 04/01/2022

Shoring Up Your EDH Weaknesses | EDHRECast 207 Is your deck weak to aggro? Can it handle enchantments? How do you find the 'right' number of answers in your deck? Let's take a look! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Check out our new custom altersleeves at Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22652432

The NEW Most Unique Commanders | EDHRECast 206 03/25/2022

The NEW Most Unique Commanders | EDHRECast 206 Looking for an unusual commander? These legends stand out from among the other commanders in the same colors! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22571570

Niche vs Open-Ended Commanders | EDHRECast 205 03/18/2022

Niche vs Open-Ended Commanders | EDHRECast 205 Some commanders are super versatile, while others practically build themselves! Time to find out the commanders with the highest and lowest amount of variance in the entire format! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22494554

Powerhouse Commons | EDHRECast 204 03/11/2022

Powerhouse Commons | EDHRECast 204 These commons are even more important than some mythic rares! What are the most popular commons? Which commander uses the most commons? Which commons are total powerhouses in EDH? Let's find out! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22419722

Unexpected Synergies & Unusual Benefits | EDHRECast 203 03/04/2022

Unexpected Synergies & Unusual Benefits | EDHRECast 203 Wait, that card does WHAT??? These cards have unintentionally amazing side effects! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22342535

Decks We Deoptimized | EDHRECast 202 02/25/2022

Decks We Deoptimized | EDHRECast 202 These decks were so tuned up that we didn't even like them anymore! How do you de-tune a deck to make it as enjoyable as possible? Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22259759

Challenge the STRATS! | EDHRECast 201 02/18/2022

Challenge the STRATS! | EDHRECast 201 Why Challenge the Stats when you can Challenge the STRATS? Let's find some new strategical directions for these exciting commanders! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22183523

Challenge the Stats EXTRAVAGANZA! | EDHRECast 200 02/11/2022

Challenge the Stats EXTRAVAGANZA! | EDHRECast 200 It's Episode 200! Join us (and some special guests!) as we celebrate with a full episode of Challenge the Stats! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22104824

Choosing the Right Commander | EDHRECast 199 02/04/2022

Choosing the Right Commander | EDHRECast 199 With so many commander possibilities out there, it can be tough to figure out which one feels right for your personal brew. This week's episode is all about the various journeys we take to find a commander we love. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/22026851

Most Complex Commanders | EDHRECast 198 01/28/2022

Most Complex Commanders | EDHRECast 198 Wait, what does that commander do again? This week, we're talking about our favorite (and least favorite) complex commanders that require a lot of attention and knowledge to play well. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/21935834

Planning Ahead in Commander | EDHRECast 197 01/21/2022

Planning Ahead in Commander | EDHRECast 197 Things don't always go the way you want in EDH, so you have to think ahead and add contingency plans during the deckbuilding stage. Today we're discussing some important categories and specific examples where just a few small deckbuilding decisions can totally save your bacon in Commander. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/21852326

What We Want For EDH in 2022 | EDHRECast 196 01/14/2022

What We Want For EDH in 2022 | EDHRECast 196 2022 looks like a spicy year for Commander players! Let's chat about what we hope to see from the upcoming suite of Magic sets. /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/21778133

Our Favorite Decks | EDHRECast 195 01/08/2022

Our Favorite Decks | EDHRECast 195 What's your favorite deck? Your weirdest deck? Which deck needs the most work? Today we're discussing our EDH deck superlatives! /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/21714638

2021 Commander Year in Review | EDHRECast 194 12/31/2021

2021 Commander Year in Review | EDHRECast 194 Which commanders rose to the top of 2021? Which cards became the most popular in the 99? Let's round out the year by looking at the best and worst cards of 2021! /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/21643115

The Dad Joke Supercut | EDHRECast Bonus Episode 12/22/2021

The Dad Joke Supercut | EDHRECast Bonus Episode Side effects of listening to this podcast include facepalms, groans, heavy sighs, and side-splitting laughter! Enjoy this recap of the year's best dad jokes! /episode/index/show/edhrecast/id/21576197

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