

Eternal Durdles
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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.
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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Mar 4, 2025 • 49min
This 30 Year old Card is A Game-Changer for Control Strategies
Zac and Phil delve further into their continuing conversation on the topic of control decks in Legacy , particularly focusing on the Miracles deck and the impact of Mystic Sanctuary. They discuss the innovations in deck building, the significance of card choices like Merchant Scroll, and the importance of having a clear win condition in control strategies. The conversation highlights the dynamic nature of the game and the necessity for players to adapt to the ever-changing meta. In this conversation, Phil discusses various strategies and card choices in control decks for Legacy Magic: The Gathering, focusing on life gain mechanics, win conditions, and innovative card selections. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to the metagame and shares insights from his recent tournament experiences, including a 7-0 performance. The discussion also delves into the theoretical framework of infinite games and how it relates to control gameplay, highlighting the significance of having the will and resources to sustain a long-term strategy.

Mar 4, 2025 • 49min
This 30 Year old Card is A Game-Changer for Control Strategies
Zac and Phil delve further into their continuing conversation on the topic of control decks in Legacy , particularly focusing on the Miracles deck and the impact of Mystic Sanctuary. They discuss the innovations in deck building, the significance of card choices like Merchant Scroll, and the importance of having a clear win condition in control strategies. The conversation highlights the dynamic nature of the game and the necessity for players to adapt to the ever-changing meta. In this conversation, Phil discusses various strategies and card choices in control decks for Legacy Magic: The Gathering, focusing on life gain mechanics, win conditions, and innovative card selections. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to the metagame and shares insights from his recent tournament experiences, including a 7-0 performance. The discussion also delves into the theoretical framework of infinite games and how it relates to control gameplay, highlighting the significance of having the will and resources to sustain a long-term strategy.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h
Tackle any problem with the Phyrexian Dreadnought
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and guest Harain delve into the intricacies of the Stiflenought deck in Magic: The Gathering. They explore its history, key strategies, and the impact of specific cards like Curie on gameplay. The conversation also touches on experimental deck builds, the role of Stifle in the current meta, and the challenges posed by other competitive decks. As they discuss the evolution of Legacy and Modern formats, they reflect on the changing landscape of competitive Magic and the need for players to adapt to new strategies. In this conversation, Evran Harain and the Eternal Durdles Cast explore the evolution of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the changing landscape of content creation, the economics of competitive play, and the divide between casual and competitive gaming. They delve into the intricacies of the Stiflenought deck, discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and the importance of adapting to the current meta. The discussion highlights the rich history of Magic and its community, emphasizing the need to celebrate unique archetypes like Dreadnought.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h
Tackle any problem with the Phyrexian Dreadnought
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and guest Harain delve into the intricacies of the Stiflenought deck in Magic: The Gathering. They explore its history, key strategies, and the impact of specific cards like Curie on gameplay. The conversation also touches on experimental deck builds, the role of Stifle in the current meta, and the challenges posed by other competitive decks. As they discuss the evolution of Legacy and Modern formats, they reflect on the changing landscape of competitive Magic and the need for players to adapt to new strategies. In this conversation, Evran Harain and the Eternal Durdles Cast explore the evolution of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the changing landscape of content creation, the economics of competitive play, and the divide between casual and competitive gaming. They delve into the intricacies of the Stiflenought deck, discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and the importance of adapting to the current meta. The discussion highlights the rich history of Magic and its community, emphasizing the need to celebrate unique archetypes like Dreadnought.

Feb 25, 2025 • 39min
Control Shines in the MagicCon Legacy Cup
Zac and Phil reflect on their experiences at the Legacy Cup, discussing deck strategies, tournament challenges, and the overall atmosphere of the event. They share insights on their personal performances, the evolution of their decks, and the importance of community in the Magic: The Gathering scene. The conversation also touches on the future of the format and potential changes in the competitive landscape. In this conversation, the hosts reflect on their recent tournament experiences, discussing player interactions, innovative deck strategies, and the viability of control decks in competitive play. They emphasize the importance of adapting strategies based on opponents and the dynamics of the game, particularly focusing on the use of Wasteland in control decks. The discussion also touches on the challenges of time management in tournaments and the implications of drawing in matches.

Feb 25, 2025 • 39min
Control Shines in the MagicCon Legacy Cup
Zac and Phil reflect on their experiences at the Legacy Cup, discussing deck strategies, tournament challenges, and the overall atmosphere of the event. They share insights on their personal performances, the evolution of their decks, and the importance of community in the Magic: The Gathering scene. The conversation also touches on the future of the format and potential changes in the competitive landscape. In this conversation, the hosts reflect on their recent tournament experiences, discussing player interactions, innovative deck strategies, and the viability of control decks in competitive play. They emphasize the importance of adapting strategies based on opponents and the dynamics of the game, particularly focusing on the use of Wasteland in control decks. The discussion also touches on the challenges of time management in tournaments and the implications of drawing in matches.

Feb 20, 2025 • 20min
Exploring Stock Up: The Best Card from Aether Drift
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, hosts Zac and Phil dive deep into the card 'Stock Up' from Aether Drift, discussing its potential impact on Legacy and Vintage formats. They explore the unique advantage of not drawing cards in the current meta, particularly in relation to the Orcish Bowmaster. The conversation also covers various deck strategies that could benefit from Stock Up, comparing it to other notable cards like Brainstorm and Dig Through Time. The hosts conclude with their thoughts on the card's future in competitive play.

Feb 20, 2025 • 20min
Exploring Stock Up: The Best Card from Aether Drift
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, hosts Zac and Phil dive deep into the card 'Stock Up' from Aether Drift, discussing its potential impact on Legacy and Vintage formats. They explore the unique advantage of not drawing cards in the current meta, particularly in relation to the Orcish Bowmaster. The conversation also covers various deck strategies that could benefit from Stock Up, comparing it to other notable cards like Brainstorm and Dig Through Time. The hosts conclude with their thoughts on the card's future in competitive play.

Feb 18, 2025 • 29min
What is the Pulse of Legacy NOW
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, hosts Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. They explore the health of the format, the impact of certain cards, and the community's sentiment towards potential bans. The conversation delves into the power dynamics of Reanimator and Eldrazi decks, the subjective nature of fun in gameplay, and the implications of card design on player experience. The hosts also touch on the importance of community feedback in shaping the future of the game.

Feb 18, 2025 • 29min
What is the Pulse of Legacy NOW
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, hosts Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. They explore the health of the format, the impact of certain cards, and the community's sentiment towards potential bans. The conversation delves into the power dynamics of Reanimator and Eldrazi decks, the subjective nature of fun in gameplay, and the implications of card design on player experience. The hosts also touch on the importance of community feedback in shaping the future of the game.