The Command Zone
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.comWe 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: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Apr 21, 2015 • 1h 9min
Poli-Tips & Poli-Tricks | #43
You're accustomed to the politics around the table. You've worked out some good deals in your tenure as an EDH player... now it's time for some advanced techniques. In this episode, Josh shares some of his best tips and Jedi-mind tricks to help navigate and manipulate your way to victory. Jimmy happily writes it all down for future games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2015 • 52min
Deck 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 it's Tim! The Prodigal Sorcerer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2015 • 58min
Trading 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 cards that made their way out of your deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2015 • 1h 4min
Mana 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 between the two and the different kinds of fixing and ramp available in the format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 7, 2015 • 1h
Mana 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 to drawing well. Then we wrap up with our Dragon Week 2015 winners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 2, 2015 • 44min
Intet, 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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2015 • 50min
Scion 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 first draft of his Scion of the Ur-Dragon EDH deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2015 • 56min
The 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 post and get to the bottom of the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2015 • 2h 23min
Tuck 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 new Legendaries and Commander-worthy playables, Josh has some pointed words towards one Elder Dragon in particular, and you contributed some fun combos for us to break down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17, 2015 • 2h 14min
Difference 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 budget Xenagos, our first in depth look at using a God as Commander! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
