This week we're joined by the winner of our 12 Days of Giveaways contest Ryan!  He asked if we could talk about archenemy, to which we said "shut up nerd this is our podcast".  Luckily for him we couldn't think of a better idea so here we are.  Are you the archenemy of your pod?  Do you thrive when everyone targets you?  Does seeing the light leave people's eyes as you play yet another counterspell make you smile?  If so seek therapy, but first listen to this...

What better way to get out ahead of your opponents than by a little bit of ramp? In this episode, Chris and Tim discuss the many forms of mana ramp, including their favorite green spells. Does having ramp at instant speed make it better? Are mana rocks better than cultivate? How many forms of ramp should you be using? Feel bad for sad robot with us as they do a deep dive in how to be on top of the curve. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like...

This podcast has been going on for almost 3 years now, and we have yet to have a sponsor.  This episode gives a little glimpse into why that is.  Who could love this duo of fart jokes and half baked innuendo?  Oh also we talk about superfriends at some point.  ENJOY https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such as discord privileges, merch...

Happy Valentines Day / Superbowl! In this episode, Chris and Tim let our their inner children and rank the cards that have the cutest card art. The guys don't agree on many things, but apparently how they rank cute things is something they see very much eye to eye. Help us try to make sense of it. Be sure to check out the Facebook page for an image of our rankings! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to...

Chris thought I wouldn't actually name it this.  Chris is dumb.  It's time to review the new commander precons!!  There's tons of new mechanics, creatures, and beloved childhood IP in these decks so come check out what we thought of them! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such as discord privileges, merch discounts, and...

It was Lord Magnus in the Study with the Candlestick! This week, Chris and Tim take a look at the new cards being released in Murders at Karlov Manor, the newest expansion. We suspect that collecting evidence may unveil a secret disguise that will help us solve the case. See what we did there? https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such as...

Chris was traveling so Tim had to do an episode all by himself.  Seeing as he's not mature enough to handle that (and it would be boring) he invited his good friend Matt to learn about keywords he might not be familiar with.  It obviously went great and Matt is now a pro so listen in if you would like to also be a pro!  Or don't I'm not your father. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our...

WE ARE BACK! After a long and arduous hiatus from the podcast, Chris and Tim have made their triumphant return for season 4! In the start of this season, the guys talk about "Playing on a Budget," a.k.a. "how do you make decks that are good and cheap?" It's a lot harder than you think... Also, they discuss how you take down those rich-blooded players with your pile of budget jank. Trust us, you can! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to...

Thank you all for joining us for the first annual Casual Commanders Award Ceremony!!!  We received tens of nominations for cards and sets that stood out in their respective categories, and we judged them all!  Please sit back and enjoy us talk about all the cards we liked the most and didn't take anyone else's opinion on! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give...

It's time for our year in review! 2023 has had many interesting twists in turns for magic, the world, and the crumbling ties between Chris and Tim. How many more seasons does Tim have in him before he inevitably can't stand Chris anymore? Is the opening sound bite Chris starting to prepare his son to take over as co-host? Are they able to add even more products to next year? Relive this year with us as we go down memory...

CHRIS LIED THE LAST FRINGE COMMANDERS WE DID WAS IN AUGUST.  But at any rate you know the drill!  We roll random on EDHREC and look for commanders that have low deck numbers and see if they're a hidden gem or a card from legends!  It's always a card from legends.... https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such as discord privileges, merch...

Chris finally got his way, we're doing another deck tech episode!  It helps that there's not a new set to talk about (for once).   Spoiler alert, Chris' deck has white in it and Tim's deck has graveyard shenanigans.  Also if that's a spoiler alert for you then clearly you're new here and welcome!  Plz go download all our other episodes as soon as is convenient for you.  MKAY LOVE YOU ALL BYE! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help...

At some point the universe needs to hit critical mass, right? In this episode, Chris and Tim revisit the Universes Beyond sets, including Dr. Who, Jurassic Park, and the upcoming Fallout set. At what point does it become too much?  Music used from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such as discord...

We are back with more Lost Caverns of Ixalan! This week, Chris and Tim review the four Commander decks in all their kindred glory. Which deck do you think will be their favorite? The answer might surprise you (probably not).  Remember, you can check out all of their previous deck reviews here! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such...

In this week's episode, it's time for Lost Caverns of Ixalan reviews! Chris and Tim each put their favorite 8 cards from the set into the gauntlet, with only one winner coming out. It's a dinosaur themed set, so of course Chris's opinion doesn't matter in the end. What is your favorite card from the set? Let us know on Facebook or in Discord! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon!...

This week, Chris and Tim are joined by one of the very talented artists of Magic: Christopher Burdett! Listen in as they discuss how he became an artist, the process of creating a piece used in magic, and his (very strong) love of monsters. If you are interested in checking out some of Christopher's work, be sure to make your way to his website: https://christopherburdett.com/ https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the...

No one asks us to assume everything about the planes we know nothing about.  We do it because we care.  Tim is back from vacation in Italy and Chris wishes Tim had stayed there!!  So come listen to us get sidetracked about how different planes would celebrate Halloween(we think)!  It's definitely different from the time we did this episode for Thanksgiving we promise. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure...

In this episode, Chris and Tim go through their top 10 favorite single target removal spells to use in Commander. As you have probably already guessed, the guys don't agree on the order (or most of the cards). At least they both agree that single target removal is pretty darn important to include in your deck. Which spells do you run in your decks? Let us know on Facebook or Discord! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the...

Excuse me my good sir but would you mind terribly hecking off and letting me resolve my combo?  In this episode Tim and Chris (re)discuss magic etiquette and various habits that aren't necessarily polite in casual magic.  Number 1 is obviously the "Smooch the player to your left rule" but we covered that extensively so that is not the focus of this episode.  If you're interested in becoming a more courteous magic player than give this episode a...

It's time to address the elephant in the room - "treasures have become rampant in commander (also magic) and they need to be reeled in." Chris probably said that at some point. In this episode, the guys take a look at the artifact token so lovingly referred to as treasures, and discuss their opinions on them. Does anyone else feel like, with treasures, commander is becoming a Pay-to-win game? https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help...

About a week ago, we were all met with the incredibly sad news that the man who helped pioneer the game we all love, Sheldon Menery, passed away.  So we decided to have an episode dedicated to him and everything he gave to the magic community.  Rest in peace Sheldon, and thank you for giving everything you had to Magic and Commander. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each...

The guys didn't get enough of their frustration out last time they made decks for each other, so they wanted to do it again. In reality, Chris designed a deck that could work either way, and Tim wanted Chris to suffer. And suffer they did. Chris is even still continuing to suffer, as he was the one who decided this episode name. It hurts.... https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon!...

Well there were only 2 Wilds of Eldraine Precon decks to review and we still figured out a way to fill up over an hour of us complaining about them.  In our defense we're old and bitter.  And also there was only a bojuka bog in one of the decks, so wizards isn't listening to us anymore.  Listen to what else we have to complain about!  Now if you'll excuse us we have space to explore in starfield. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to...

Spoiler season is upon us! It's time to go on an adventure as we return to a fan favorite plane in Wilds of Eldraine. Chris and Tim go through their standard bracket style of analysis, spending time peeling back the layers of this very interesting set. Hopefully some of these cards make the cut into your decks - you don't have to cry about it if they don't. We like onion jokes don't be mad at us. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help...

Tim did an episode without Chris. God help us all. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such as discord privileges, merch discounts, and more. https://www.patreon.com/casualcommander #Commander #magicthegathering #CasualCommanderPodcast #edh #MTG