Manabonded

Josh Brown, Zack Reed, Nate Smith

Manabonded is a Magic: The Gathering advice show where three great friends - Josh, Zack, and Nate - tackle difficult questions and strange topics in an effort to share what we all love about this game that has brought us together for over 30 years.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 14 - Infinite Mulligans are Perfectly Safe

    In this week's episode, we talk about the troubles of being the table police, some suggestions for underrated and underappreciated CEDH commanders, and why taking infinite mulligans is probably not the best call. And yes, we're excited for the Brandon Sanderson Apple TV deal. If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ We have a Linktree! Find it here: https://linktr.ee/manabonded Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 5m

  2. JAN 30

    Episode 13 - The West Virginian King of England

    In this week's episode, Josh, Nate, and Zack talk about what constitutes kingmaking, how to correct people on the rules of the game without being 'that guy', and some cards that disappointed us after playing a game or two. Also, a lot of side talk about the Fallout TV series, the upcoming Fable game, and more. If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ We have a Linktree! Find it here: https://linktr.ee/manabonded Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 13m

  3. JAN 23

    Episode 12 - A Garfield-Given Right to Mulligan to Zero

    In this week's episode, Josh, Nate, and Zack talk about how to ask friends for deckbuilding advice, whether or not it's okay to scoop to stax, and which is better to pick a deck for familiarity or power for a cEDH tournament. If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ We have a Linktree! Find it here: https://linktr.ee/manabonded Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 13m

  4. JAN 16

    Episode 11 - Sharkapella

    In this week's episode, Josh, Nate, and Zack talk about pointing out your opponent's combos mid-game, whether or not it's fine to whine to avoid being attacked, and discuss what kind of shark each member of the cast would be. If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ We have a Linktree! Find it here: https://linktr.ee/manabonded Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 14m

  5. JAN 9

    Episode 10 - Backyard Brawls

    In this week's episode, Josh, Nate, and Zack talk about the upcoming Lorwyn set, discuss the commander brackets, and make fun of people who think Roiling Vortex makes you a cEDH deck. It doesn't. If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ We have a Linktree! Find it here: https://linktr.ee/manabonded Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 21m

  6. JAN 2

    Episode 9 - Love & Hate with Universes Beyond

    In this week's episode, Josh, Nate, and Zack talk about their vote for the most balanced set for Commander players of the last 5 years, some tips for converting EDH players into CEDH players, and spend a lot of time bemoaning what Universes Beyond has become. If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ We have a Linktree! Find it here: https://linktr.ee/manabonded Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 18m

  7. 12/26/2025

    Episode 8 - Oh Magic Cards, Oh Magic Cards

    In this week's episode, Nate, Zack, and Josh talk about the color combinations they love and hate, the ways to improve our threat assessment, and planes we'd love to visit again (or for the first time!) Special thanks to Steve Brown for the special intro for the holidays! If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 3m

  8. 12/19/2025

    Episode 7 - This is a Podcast About Death

    In this week's episode, Josh, Nate, and Zack talk about the struggles of becoming an "official" judge for Magic the Gathering, our pet decks for both EDH and CEDH, and how we go about building new EDH decks. A somewhat higher than normal conversation about death in this one, just so you know. If you have questions for us, send them over to manabonded@gmail.com! Music is by Steve Brown, find his music at stevebrownsongs.com Art is by ShadowEclipex, his work is at https://shadoweclipexart.carrd.co/ Find us on social media! X/Twitter: @manabonded Instagram: @manabonded BlueSky: @manabonded.bsky.social

    1h 21m
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Manabonded is a Magic: The Gathering advice show where three great friends - Josh, Zack, and Nate - tackle difficult questions and strange topics in an effort to share what we all love about this game that has brought us together for over 30 years.

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  • Creator
    Josh Brown, Zack Reed, Nate Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Josh Brown 2025
  • Show Website
    Manabonded