Eternal Durdles

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.

  1. 5 days ago

    We're Starting a New Magic Channel?

    With Order of the Sacred Torch just around the corner, Zac and Phil sit down to talk brewing, bizarre deck ideas, and one question that refuses to go away: Can Phyrexian Portal actually win a tournament? From there, the conversation evolves into a broader discussion about the future of Magic's alternative Eternal formats—including Heritage, Classic, Peak, Pre-War, and what the vision for Returnal Durdles could become. Along the way, they react to recent polls, discuss channel direction, and share their excitement for Magic's upcoming in-universe sets. In this episode: Defending the Brewer's AwardBrewing with Phyrexian PortalPreparing for Order of the Sacred TorchHeritage vs Classic vs Peak vs Pre-WarThe future of Returnal DurdlesLiving vs locked Eternal formatsViewer poll resultsThoughts on Magic's upcoming setsWhy in-universe crossovers have us excited again Question of the Week: If you could only play one alternative Eternal format besides Legacy and Premodern, which would it be? #MagicTheGathering #Premodern #Legacy #PhyrexianPortal #OrderOfTheSacredTorch 00:00 Nobody Likes Us… We Don't Care00:25 Defending the Brewer's Award02:30 Brewing for Order of the Sacred Torch03:00 Can Phyrexian Portal Work?05:52 Will Zac Actually Play It?06:40 The State of Alternative Eternal Formats07:45 Community Poll Results09:30 Heritage vs Peak vs Classic vs Pre-War12:15 What Should Returnal Durdles Cover?15:58 Living vs Locked Formats20:10 How Should We Organize the Channel?28:30 Viewer Feedback & Future Plans30:25 Thoughts on Zhalfir and Titan Breach31:55 Why In-Universe Sets Feel Different35:08 Dream Plane Crossovers36:20 Wrapping Up & Community Questions Timestamps

  2. 5 days ago

    We're Starting a New Magic Channel?

    With Order of the Sacred Torch just around the corner, Zac and Phil sit down to talk brewing, bizarre deck ideas, and one question that refuses to go away: Can Phyrexian Portal actually win a tournament? From there, the conversation evolves into a broader discussion about the future of Magic's alternative Eternal formats—including Heritage, Classic, Peak, Pre-War, and what the vision for Returnal Durdles could become. Along the way, they react to recent polls, discuss channel direction, and share their excitement for Magic's upcoming in-universe sets. In this episode: Defending the Brewer's AwardBrewing with Phyrexian PortalPreparing for Order of the Sacred TorchHeritage vs Classic vs Peak vs Pre-WarThe future of Returnal DurdlesLiving vs locked Eternal formatsViewer poll resultsThoughts on Magic's upcoming setsWhy in-universe crossovers have us excited again Question of the Week: If you could only play one alternative Eternal format besides Legacy and Premodern, which would it be? #MagicTheGathering #Premodern #Legacy #PhyrexianPortal #OrderOfTheSacredTorch 00:00 Nobody Likes Us… We Don't Care00:25 Defending the Brewer's Award02:30 Brewing for Order of the Sacred Torch03:00 Can Phyrexian Portal Work?05:52 Will Zac Actually Play It?06:40 The State of Alternative Eternal Formats07:45 Community Poll Results09:30 Heritage vs Peak vs Classic vs Pre-War12:15 What Should Returnal Durdles Cover?15:58 Living vs Locked Formats20:10 How Should We Organize the Channel?28:30 Viewer Feedback & Future Plans30:25 Thoughts on Zhalfir and Titan Breach31:55 Why In-Universe Sets Feel Different35:08 Dream Plane Crossovers36:20 Wrapping Up & Community Questions Timestamps

  3. 20 Jul

    Donato Giancola on 30 Years of Magic Art

    This week, Zac sits down with legendary Magic illustrator Donato Giancola to discuss his remarkable career, from illustrating Thran Tome, Steel Golem, Chrome Mox, Mirari, and Shivan Dragon, to painting book covers for Mark Twain, Jules Verne, Lord of the Rings, and much more. Along the way, Donato shares stories about breaking into the industry, his creative process, the influence of comics and fantasy art, and why Magic has always been just one part of a much larger artistic journey. We discuss: Breaking into Magic during MirageThe story behind Thran TomeSteel Golem and Chrome MoxPainting Magic packaging artWorking on Lord of the Rings and classic novelsComic book inspirations including Walt Simonson and Bill SienkiewiczWhy Donato stepped away from MagicThe changing relationship between artists and Wizards of the CoastAdvice for aspiring illustratorsWhat makes great fantasy art timeless If you grew up with Magic during the Mirage through Mirrodin era, this conversation is packed with nostalgia, incredible stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the game's most beloved artwork. #MagicTheGathering #MTG #FantasyArt #DonatoGiancola #MagicArtist 00:00 Introducing Donato Giancola00:48 The Story Behind Thran Tome02:30 Hidden Details in the Box Set Artwork03:25 Discovering Fantasy Art05:20 First Professional Illustration Jobs09:58 Breaking Into Magic: The Gathering12:31 Working with Wizards of the Coast14:07 Artist Rights & Leaving Magic15:15 Life Beyond Magic Illustration16:50 Painting Tolkien's Middle-earth20:47 Getting Started with Magic Art22:05 Construct of Time & Chrome Inspirations25:45 Steel Golem Memories29:29 Comic Book Influences32:31 Painting Mordenkainen & Modern Magic34:16 Favorite Magic Illustrations36:46 Advice for Aspiring Artists38:51 The Importance of Finishing Your Work40:00 Closing Thoughts Timestamps

  4. 20 Jul

    Donato Giancola on 30 Years of Magic Art

    This week, Zac sits down with legendary Magic illustrator Donato Giancola to discuss his remarkable career, from illustrating Thran Tome, Steel Golem, Chrome Mox, Mirari, and Shivan Dragon, to painting book covers for Mark Twain, Jules Verne, Lord of the Rings, and much more. Along the way, Donato shares stories about breaking into the industry, his creative process, the influence of comics and fantasy art, and why Magic has always been just one part of a much larger artistic journey. We discuss: Breaking into Magic during MirageThe story behind Thran TomeSteel Golem and Chrome MoxPainting Magic packaging artWorking on Lord of the Rings and classic novelsComic book inspirations including Walt Simonson and Bill SienkiewiczWhy Donato stepped away from MagicThe changing relationship between artists and Wizards of the CoastAdvice for aspiring illustratorsWhat makes great fantasy art timeless If you grew up with Magic during the Mirage through Mirrodin era, this conversation is packed with nostalgia, incredible stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the game's most beloved artwork. #MagicTheGathering #MTG #FantasyArt #DonatoGiancola #MagicArtist 00:00 Introducing Donato Giancola00:48 The Story Behind Thran Tome02:30 Hidden Details in the Box Set Artwork03:25 Discovering Fantasy Art05:20 First Professional Illustration Jobs09:58 Breaking Into Magic: The Gathering12:31 Working with Wizards of the Coast14:07 Artist Rights & Leaving Magic15:15 Life Beyond Magic Illustration16:50 Painting Tolkien's Middle-earth20:47 Getting Started with Magic Art22:05 Construct of Time & Chrome Inspirations25:45 Steel Golem Memories29:29 Comic Book Influences32:31 Painting Mordenkainen & Modern Magic34:16 Favorite Magic Illustrations36:46 Advice for Aspiring Artists38:51 The Importance of Finishing Your Work40:00 Closing Thoughts Timestamps

  5. 16 Jul

    The Creator of Moneyball Black Explains Everything

    How did Moneyball Black go from an experimental mono-black brew to one of Premodern's defining archetypes? In this Masterclass, David Gleicher, the creator of Moneyball Black, sits down with Zac to explain the philosophy behind the deck, its evolution over time, why every card earned its place, and how to approach both deckbuilding and sideboarding. Whether you're sleeving up the deck for your next tournament or simply want to understand why it's become a format staple, this is the definitive guide. We cover: The origin of Moneyball BlackWhy mono-black works in PremodernThe "Moneyball" philosophyRavenous Rats vs. Black KnightUrza's Bauble technologyWhy Dark Ritual is still essentialCursed Scroll's role in the deckGraveborn Muse vs. Phyrexian ArenaMishra's Factory and Spawning PoolPlague Bearer and other key card choicesSideboarding philosophyMatchup guides against the format's top decks Whether you're new to the archetype or have been playing it for years, there's something here for every Moneyball Black pilot. #Premodern #MagicTheGathering #MoneyballBlack #MTG #Masterclass 00:00 Introducing Moneyball Black00:22 Why David Built the Deck01:58 Early Suicide Black Lists04:40 The Birth of Moneyball Black07:15 Why Play Moneyball Black?07:53 The "Moneyball" Philosophy09:32 Ravenous Rats Explained12:55 The Evolution of the Deck14:14 Black Knight vs. Ravenous Rats16:47 Urza's Bauble Technology19:07 Why Cursed Scroll Matters23:22 Dark Ritual's Role28:06 Mishra's Factory & Spawning Pool30:05 Plague Bearer Tech31:35 Graveborn Muse vs. Phyrexian Arena34:25 Sideboarding Philosophy Timestamps

  6. 16 Jul

    The Creator of Moneyball Black Explains Everything

    How did Moneyball Black go from an experimental mono-black brew to one of Premodern's defining archetypes? In this Masterclass, David Gleicher, the creator of Moneyball Black, sits down with Zac to explain the philosophy behind the deck, its evolution over time, why every card earned its place, and how to approach both deckbuilding and sideboarding. Whether you're sleeving up the deck for your next tournament or simply want to understand why it's become a format staple, this is the definitive guide. We cover: The origin of Moneyball BlackWhy mono-black works in PremodernThe "Moneyball" philosophyRavenous Rats vs. Black KnightUrza's Bauble technologyWhy Dark Ritual is still essentialCursed Scroll's role in the deckGraveborn Muse vs. Phyrexian ArenaMishra's Factory and Spawning PoolPlague Bearer and other key card choicesSideboarding philosophyMatchup guides against the format's top decks Whether you're new to the archetype or have been playing it for years, there's something here for every Moneyball Black pilot. #Premodern #MagicTheGathering #MoneyballBlack #MTG #Masterclass 00:00 Introducing Moneyball Black00:22 Why David Built the Deck01:58 Early Suicide Black Lists04:40 The Birth of Moneyball Black07:15 Why Play Moneyball Black?07:53 The "Moneyball" Philosophy09:32 Ravenous Rats Explained12:55 The Evolution of the Deck14:14 Black Knight vs. Ravenous Rats16:47 Urza's Bauble Technology19:07 Why Cursed Scroll Matters23:22 Dark Ritual's Role28:06 Mishra's Factory & Spawning Pool30:05 Plague Bearer Tech31:35 Graveborn Muse vs. Phyrexian Arena34:25 Sideboarding Philosophy Timestamps

  7. 10 Jul

    The Legacy Format Before FIRE Design

    What if Legacy had stopped evolving in 2019? This week we're joined by Gary, creator of Pre-War Legacy, a community-driven format that captures Legacy just before War of the Spark, FIRE Design, and the wave of Modern Horizons cards fundamentally changed the format. We discuss: Why War of the Spark became the cutoffThe impact of FIRE Design on LegacyWhy many players consider 2018–2019 Legacy its golden ageThe philosophy behind Pre-War LegacyMiracles, Death & Taxes, Delver, Dark Depths, and StormWhy deck specialists thrive in closed formatsBrewing opportunities in an 18,000-card card poolHow to join the growing Pre-War Legacy community and play online If you've been missing the Legacy of Brainstorm, Wasteland, Delver, Miracles, and Death & Taxes—without Modern Horizons or Universes Beyond—this format might be exactly what you've been looking for. What deck would you register first? #MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #PreWarLegacy #LegacyMTG #EternalFormats

  8. 10 Jul

    The Legacy Format Before FIRE Design

    What if Legacy had stopped evolving in 2019? This week we're joined by Gary, creator of Pre-War Legacy, a community-driven format that captures Legacy just before War of the Spark, FIRE Design, and the wave of Modern Horizons cards fundamentally changed the format. We discuss: Why War of the Spark became the cutoffThe impact of FIRE Design on LegacyWhy many players consider 2018–2019 Legacy its golden ageThe philosophy behind Pre-War LegacyMiracles, Death & Taxes, Delver, Dark Depths, and StormWhy deck specialists thrive in closed formatsBrewing opportunities in an 18,000-card card poolHow to join the growing Pre-War Legacy community and play online If you've been missing the Legacy of Brainstorm, Wasteland, Delver, Miracles, and Death & Taxes—without Modern Horizons or Universes Beyond—this format might be exactly what you've been looking for. What deck would you register first? #MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #PreWarLegacy #LegacyMTG #EternalFormats

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.

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