The Birdbrain Podcast

The Birdbrain Podcast
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A cEDH Podcast centered around playing Derevi, Empyrial Tactician. Hosted by three Derevi Tournament pilots based in the US (jcollins, EnvyKhan, ClayQ) - this podcast is focused on helping you learn and build Derevi for tournament play.

Episodes

  1. 11/25/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 11 - Steel City Recap/Interview - Derevi at Large Tournaments

    (EDITORS NOTE - This episode was originally recorded September 10th. It is being uploaded November 25th. I (jcollins) have been very busy lately and this has taken much longer than I or we would have liked. Please accept my apologies! Thanks for listening!) Deck Lists: (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ Chapters: 00:00: Intro 00:55: How was Pittsburgh? 06:10: Tournament Records 09:20: What did you do to prep? 11:50: Any specific tech? 18:50: Any wanted tech in Hindsight? 22:40: Any highlight moments? 28:15: Any unique lines in Derevi lists at the event? 32:00: Nature's Chosen thoughts? 39:15: Are you testing anything new right now? 52:00: Closeout/Shilling Find us on other platforms! http://birdbrains.gg

    53 min

  2. 07/03/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 10 - Tarkir Dragonstorm / Final Fantasy Set Review - cEDH Derevi

    Deck Lists: (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg Chapters: 0:00: Intro - Thank you for 200 Subscribers! 01:25: Basic Island Bickering 03:40: Tarkir Dragonstorm (TDM) Set Review - Voice of Victory 09:00: TDM - Ainok Strike Leader 13:12: TDM - Clarion Conqueror 15:40: TDM - Naga Fleshcrafter 19:30: TDM - Nature's Rhythm 24:30: TDM - Surrak, Elusive Hunter 27:20: TDM - Will of the Sultai 30:15: TDM - Auroral Procession 31:40: TDM - Mistrise Village 36:25: TDM - Kishla Village 40:00: TDM - Wild Ride 42:45: TDM - Songcrafter Mage 46:00: Final Fantasy Set Review - Phoenix Down 51:25: FIN - Tataru Taru 57:30: FIN - Aerith Gainsborough (With the Steel Chair!) 1:01:15: FIN - Delivery Moogle 1:05:35: FIN - Gogo, Master of Mimicry 1:09:20: FIN - Louisoix's Sacrifice 1:12:10: FIN - Relm's Sketching 1:14:35: FIN - Traveling Chocobo 1:18:45: FIN - Choco, Seeker of Paradise 1:20:55: FIN - Buster Sword 1:26:15: FIN - Starting Town 1:31:25: FIN - Kimahri, Valiant Guardian 1:37:45: FIN - Snort 1:39:20: FIN - Kefka, Court Mage/Ruler of Ruin 1:43:00: FIN - Terra, Magical Adept 1:47:25: FIN - Vivi Ornitier 1:51:45: FIN - Celes, Rune Knight Find us on other platforms! http://birdbrains.gg

    1h 56m

  3. 05/16/2025

    The Birdbrains Podcast - Ep. 9 - Q&A Session! / Answering your Derevi Questions!

    Deck Lists: (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ Chapters: 00:00: Intro 01:00: Q1: Why Cloudshift and not Ephemerate? 02:00: Q2: What other Non-Derevi Decks/Formats do we play? 08:45: Q3: Favorite Stax Pieces? 16:15: Q4: The Opening Hand Question 23:30: Q5: What is the decks hardest matchup? 28:35: Q6: How do you balance Interaction/Draw/Stax/Tutors? 45:00: Q7: What is BGG? 48:45: Q8: Cut the Ring? 1:02:20: Outro Find us on other platforms!http://birdbrains.gg

    1h 3m

  4. 03/19/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 8 - Aetherdrift Review / The Gearhulk Episode / Derevi Gearhulk Combos

    Deck Lists: (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ Chapters: 0:00: Intro 1:25: Aetherdrift: Hashaton, Scarab's Fist 4:23: Aetherdrift: Loot, the Pathfinder 7:05: Aetherdrift: Unstoppable Plan 10:20: Aetherdrift: Skyserpent Seeker 13:47: Aetherdrift: Repurposing Bay 17:30: Aetherdrift: Transit Mage 20:20: GEARHULK - Bomberman 24:40: GEARHULK - Displacer Kitten Manual "Storm" 29:55: GEARHULK - Yisan 35:45: GEARHULK - Emiel 36:25: Gearhulk Toolbox: Card Draw 39:23: Gearhulk Toolbox: Utility 40:30: Gearhulk Toolbox: Removal 43:05: Gearhulk Toolbox: Protection 46:00: Gearhulk Toolbox: MANA 50:00: Closing thoughts Find us on other platforms! http://birdbrains.gg

    54 min

  5. 03/05/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 7 - EXCLUSIVE San Diego Fish Bowl Winner Derevi Report/Summary

    Deck Lists: (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw Shout out to TC Rockets and Playing With Power for hosting Fish Bowl San Diego (V) Chapters: 0:00: Intro 04:40: jcollins Fish Bowl tips/tricks 09:00: ClayQ Winner Report 57:50: Outro Find us on other platforms! http://birdbrains.gg

    59 min

  6. 02/18/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 6 - Why play Derevi in the Current Meta?

    Deck Lists (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg Chapters: 0:00: Intro 1:00: Bird Selling Points 7:40: Deck Comparison: Kinnan 10:00: Deck Comparison: Tymna/Thrasios 12:40: Deck Comparison: Sisay, Weatherlight Captain 15:40: Deck Comparison: Tymna/Tana (Blood Pod) 18:00: Why NOT to play Derevi 28:00: How Derevi is faring Post-Bans 38:00: Outro

    38 min

  7. 02/16/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 5 - Recent cEDH Derevi Success & Tournament Spice Review (feat. SlyFox)

    Deck Lists: (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw(ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg (SlyFox) Flicker Tempo:https://www.moxfield.com/decks/dE09DZy4uUekq_H-SRXFwA Shout out to SlyFox and fellow cEDH channel @DeadOnBoardMTG Chapters 0:00: Intro 2:45: SlyFox Spice Highlight 22:20: jcollins Spice Highlight 27:15: Battle of the Brazos II Highlight 51:30: Closing Remarks

    54 min

  8. 02/16/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep.4 - Derevi cEDH Combo Rundown

    Deck Lists (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg Chapters 0:00: Intro 1:30: Emiel 5:30: Chromatic Orrery 9:00: Preston/Felidar 11:55: Ending the Game/Pivoting Discussion 20:00: Valley Floodcaller 25:35: Teferi/Displacer Kitten 29:40: Eternal Witness/Snap 34:00: Heliod/Ballista 40:05: Unctus/Aphetto Alchemist

    50 min

  9. 02/16/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 3 - Derevi Post Bans / Duskmourn / Mulligans

    Deck Lists (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rmlX7fi-VUWggZYX-i2qVQ (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg Chapters 0:00 Commander Banlist News 24:55 Duskmourn Review 56:35 Mulligans

    1h 1m

  10. 02/16/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 2 - Derevi MH3 and Bloomburrow

    Feel free to join the Derevi server on Discord to discuss this video (Link in Primers) - Sorry about some of the audio issues during this recording! Deck Lists (jcollins) terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ (EnvyKhan) time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw (ClayQ) Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg Chapters 0:00 Intro + Cowtown Review 18:01 MH3 Derevi Set Review 1:23:00 Bloomburrow Derevi Set Review

    1h 57m

  11. 02/16/2025

    The Birdbrain Podcast - Ep. 1 - Summit at the Aerie - cEDH Derevi in 2024

    Feel free to join the Derevi server on Discord to discuss this video (Link in Primers) Deck Lists terminal birdrot: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RjBJjJhU6ESAcA_s8Y6_VQ time farm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n0cMHt8iIkOUceJNcuDshw Birb Wiz: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6ESqFfig_kWoqYOxkYQSOg Chapters 0:00 Introductions 1:22 Deck Differences 1:46 Battles & Planeswalkers 2:56 Creatures 10:27 Sorceries 14:09 Instants 22:50 Artifacts 31:25 Enchantments 38:10 Lands 45:20 Example Mulligans: time farm 1:01:55 Example Mulligans: terminal birdrot 1:08:55 Example Mulligans: Birb Wiz 1:15:20 Tutor Targets/Toolbox Mentality 1:22:45 Deck Weaknesses 1:30:23 Combo Examples Excel Spreadsheet used in Video: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SJak56ZhYlOLgszvJI3faAKmSDwIu3aS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111650588490744316197&rtpof=true&sd=true

    1h 55m
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A cEDH Podcast centered around playing Derevi, Empyrial Tactician. Hosted by three Derevi Tournament pilots based in the US (jcollins, EnvyKhan, ClayQ) - this podcast is focused on helping you learn and build Derevi for tournament play.

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