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The Command Zone
Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy…
Episodes
The Command ZoneDeck Tech: the Tim Deck | #42
Today we visit one of Josh's favorite EDH builds - the Pinger deck. In typical Josh fashion, the deck's Commander is actually hiding inside the 99 - this time…
The Command ZoneTrading Up | #41
Today's topic is all about the idea of Trading Up, both in game and out. This episode is a guide to help you acquire cards, trade correctly, and find value in…
The Command ZoneMana Bases (part 2/2) | #40
Now that we've covered the basics of mana bases in EDH, we're moving on to talk about fixing and ramp in our 2-part series! This episode covers the difference…
The Command ZoneMana Bases (part 1/2) | #39
We cover the basics of mana bases in this two part episode. In this first episode we discuss your deck's color spread, different types of lands, and the math…
The Command ZoneIntet, the Dreamer – Dragon Week 2015 | #38
It's DRAGON WEEK! In the second of two episodes for this week, Josh and Jimmy talk about the first draft of Jimmy's Intet, the Dreamer EDH deck. Learn more…
The Command ZoneScion of the Ur-Dragon – Dragon Week 2015 | #37
It's DRAGON WEEK! In the first of two episodes for this week, Josh and Jimmy talk about their Dragons of Tarkir pre-release experience and breakdown Josh's…
The Command ZoneThe Tuck Rule Debate with Sheldon Menery | #36
Special guest Sheldon Menery joins us to discuss the Rules Committee's side in the controversial tuck ruling. We engage the four main points of the original…
The Command ZoneTuck Rule discussion / Dragons of Tarkir EDH Review | #35
A brief discussion on the new rules change for Tucking Commanders... then Dragons of Tarkir time! Do we welcome our new Elder Dragon overlords? We break down…
The Command ZoneDifference in Playgroups / Budget Xenagos with the Space Janitors | #34
Andy Hull and Brendan Halloran (writers & actors of the webseries Space Janitors) join Josh and Jimmy to discuss differences in playgroups. Then a deck tech on…
The Command ZoneQuestion Quest (Pt 2) | #33
Jimmy, Josh, and special guest Craig Blanchette take to the airwaves to answer YOUR user submitted questions in the second of two episodes. What are the most…
The Command ZoneQuestion Quest (Pt 1) | #32
Jimmy, Josh, and special guest Craig Blanchette take to the airwaves to answer YOUR user submitted questions in the first of two episodes. Who should be…
The Command ZoneEDH Accessories with Tolarian Community College | #31
Jimmy and Josh are joined by special guest The Professor from Tolarian Community College to talk about new projects, the Magic community on YouTube, and most…
The Command ZoneHow to Tutor / Mitigating Aggro | #30
Jimmy and Josh address two important user questions today - how to constructively think about Tutoring and how to mitigate aggressive players that seek to team…
The Command ZoneCommander on MTGO / Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest | #29
The esteemed Reverend En Fuego from BJ Shea's Geek Nation joins Josh and Jimmy to discuss EDH/Commander on MTGO and his new Shu Yun deck build. Learn more…
The Command ZoneCOMBOTASTIC! and the “Stop Hitting Yourself” deck | #28
Things get pretty combotastic today as Josh and Jimmy get the itch and craft some fun combos for EDH. Then a Deck Tech Daydream for Josh's new brew! We call it…
The Command ZoneA Burning Wish / Anafenza, the Foremost | #27
Jimmy and Josh go in depth on a question about Burning Wish and how to sideboard in Commander. Then we deck tech Jimmy's newest brew: Anafenza, the Foremost…
The Command ZoneTop 10 White Cards in EDH / Commander | #26
What are the top 10 White cards for EDH/Commander? Jimmy and Josh break it down in this week's surprisingly tough to assemble list! Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneFate Reforged Commander/EDH Review | #25
Jimmy and Josh sit down to discuss their favorite Commander/EDH prospects from Fate Reforged and say goodbye to Khans of Tarkir. Also, PRIZES! Learn more about…
The Command ZonePower Level Etiquette with BDM / Sidisi Spider Spawning | #24
The one and only Brian David-Marshall joins the show to discuss the ever important topic of power level etiquette - how to manage your deck's power level in a…
The Command ZoneEDH Finance 101 with Jason Alt | #23
Finance guru Jason Alt joins the podcast to give a primer on EDH Finance and answer your user-submitted questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Command ZoneOverperformers in Commander / EDH | #22
We're joined by Wedge from TheManaSource to discuss our lists for our top OVERPERFORMERS in Commander/EDH. Which cards slip under the radar but make a huge…
The Command ZoneTitania, Protector of Argoth | #21
Josh presents his brew for a new Commander: Titania, Protector of Argoth. Learn what cards work and which ones don’t to ramp to a game win with land recursion…
The Command ZoneCommander 2014 Review: Blue | #20
We review the mono Blue Commander 2014 decks with Craig Blanchette and discuss which cards we would cut and add to make them better on a budget! Learn more…
The Command ZoneCommander 2014 Review: Red & White | #19
We review the mono Red and White Commander 2014 decks and discuss which cards we would cut and add to make them better on a budget! Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneCommander 2014 Review: Black & Green | #18
We review the mono Black and Green Commander 2014 decks and discuss which cards we would cut and add to make them better on a budget! Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneDeck Tech Daydreams / Impact Resonance Spoiler1 (Commander 2014) | #17
We spoil our first ever preview card for Commander 2014: IMPACT RESONANCE! Then join the discussion as we talk about what Commander decks we're looking to…
The Command ZoneYour Questions Answered / GP Los Angeles | #16
It's a short week and episode for The Command Zone: Grand Prix Los Angeles is in town! We answer questions and our listeners get to WIN PRIZES! Learn more…
The Command ZonePolitics Revisited / Prossh, Skyraider of Kher | #15
We sit down with Matt Arnold, creator and co-director of VGHS, and dive into greater detail about the politics and negotiations of multiplayer formats. Then a…
The Command ZoneTop 10 Red Cards / Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker | #14
This week Josh and Jimmy talk about their Top 10 RED cards of all time and breakdown Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker as your Commander. Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneTop 10 Artifacts / 5-Color Nekusar | #13
Josh and Jimmy discuss their picks for the TOP 10 must-have artifacts in Commander/EDH. Then we check out Josh's creative brew on Nekusar, transformed into a…
The Command ZoneKhans of Tarkir EDH Review | #12
Craig Blanchette joins us to talk Khans of Tarkir and which creatures could be your new Commander and which cards might have an impact on your Commander/EDH…
The Command ZoneTrimming & Cutting Cards / Gaddock Teeg | #11
How to go about cutting and trimming your deck and a spotlight on Gaddock Teeg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Command ZoneTeaching Magic / Rafiq | #10
Josh and Jimmy breakdown the best strategies for teaching Magic to new players and then they go in depth with Rafiq of the Many. Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneCard Evaluation / Animar with Marshall Sutcliffe | #9
Marshall Sutcliffe (Limited Resources) joins the show to discuss the many ways to evaluate a card in EDH. Then we go in-depth with his favorite commander -…
The Command ZoneTalking Khans of Tarkir with Gavin Verhey (SDCC) | #8
This week we bring the legendary Gavin Verhey of Wizards of the Coast into the studio to talk Khans of Tarkir and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Command ZoneFlavor, Creativity & Kruphix | #7
This week we get creative with James Pianka, a member of the writing team for Magic the Gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Command ZoneMastering Your Meta / Jeleva | #6
Alex Kessler (co-creator of "Top Decking") comes on to talk about dominating your metagame. Plus we put a spotlight on Jeleva, one helluva good commander…
The Command ZoneMagic 2015 Core Set / EDH Review | #5
Special guest Craig Blanchette joins us to discuss select cards from Magic 2015 and the possible ramifications on your EDH game. Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneConspiracy Full Set Draft Review – Part 2 | #4
Part 2 with Jimmy and Josh as they discuss each card in Magic: the Gathering's new multiplayer draft format, Conspiracy. Learn more about your ad choices…
The Command ZoneConspiracy Full Set Draft Review – Part 1 | #3
Go in depth with Jimmy and Josh as they discuss each card in Magic: the Gathering's new multiplayer draft format, Conspiracy. Learn more about your ad choices…
The Command ZonePolitics & Negotiation / Roon | #2
In episode two, we discuss politics & negotiations in Magic: the Gathering with a little help from Sun Tzu and The Art of War. Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneDeckbuilding 101 / Marchesa | #1
In the first episode our new Magic: The Gathering podcast, Jimmy and Josh cover EDH deckbuilding 101 and highlight Marchesa, the Black Rose. Learn more about…