

Eternal Durdles
EternalDurdles
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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.
Episodes
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Jul 16, 2025 • 37min
Harsh TRUTH of The IMMUTABLE Laws of Legacy
Phil goes over his New Theory the Laws of Legacy!

Jul 11, 2025 • 38min
Card Game Fans Are Making A BIG Mistake By Ignoring Overpower
Zac Clark and Robert Wilson discuss the relaunch of the classic card game Overpower, exploring its mechanics, character abilities, and the unique use of public domain literary characters. They delve into the game's strategic depth, balancing gameplay, and the visual appeal of the cards. The discussion also covers the various formats available for play, resources for new players, and the future of Overpower within the collectible card game community.

Jul 11, 2025 • 38min
Card Game Fans Are Making A BIG Mistake By Ignoring Overpower
Zac Clark and Robert Wilson discuss the relaunch of the classic card game Overpower, exploring its mechanics, character abilities, and the unique use of public domain literary characters. They delve into the game's strategic depth, balancing gameplay, and the visual appeal of the cards. The discussion also covers the various formats available for play, resources for new players, and the future of Overpower within the collectible card game community.

Jul 10, 2025 • 52min
Everything to Know About Premodern Sideboard Tech in 2025
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the current state of Pre-Modern Magic, focusing on the importance of sideboard cards, particularly red blasts, and their impact on gameplay. They explore the significance of graveyard hate, artifact and enchantment removal, and creature wipes in the format. The discussion also touches on the community aspect of Pre-Modern and the potential for a new format that could engage players disenchanted with Legacy.

Jul 10, 2025 • 52min
Everything to Know About Premodern Sideboard Tech in 2025
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the current state of Pre-Modern Magic, focusing on the importance of sideboard cards, particularly red blasts, and their impact on gameplay. They explore the significance of graveyard hate, artifact and enchantment removal, and creature wipes in the format. The discussion also touches on the community aspect of Pre-Modern and the potential for a new format that could engage players disenchanted with Legacy.

Jul 9, 2025 • 37min
Eternal Weekend is the Glue that Holds Legacy Together
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, emphasizing the importance of Eternal Weekend as a driving force for player engagement. They explore the nostalgia and community aspects of formats like Premodern, the impact of power creep on gameplay, and the potential for a new format called 'Premiere' that could revitalize interest in Legacy. The discussion highlights the need for a governing body, the significance of community-driven formats, and the challenges of engaging players in a changing landscape of collectible card games.

Jul 9, 2025 • 37min
Eternal Weekend is the Glue that Holds Legacy Together
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, emphasizing the importance of Eternal Weekend as a driving force for player engagement. They explore the nostalgia and community aspects of formats like Premodern, the impact of power creep on gameplay, and the potential for a new format called 'Premiere' that could revitalize interest in Legacy. The discussion highlights the need for a governing body, the significance of community-driven formats, and the challenges of engaging players in a changing landscape of collectible card games.

Jul 3, 2025 • 46min
What Did The BNR "Data" Reveal? w/ MATT CHOW
Zac Clark, Phil Blechman, and Matt Chow delve into the recent changes in the Banned and Restricted (BNR) list for Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the implications for the Legacy format. They discuss the challenges of obtaining reliable tournament data, the performance of various deck archetypes, and the contrasting experiences of playing in paper versus online. The discussion highlights the importance of community insights and the need for greater transparency from Wizards of the Coast regarding format health and data sharing.

Jul 3, 2025 • 46min
What Did The BNR "Data" Reveal? w/ MATT CHOW
Zac Clark, Phil Blechman, and Matt Chow delve into the recent changes in the Banned and Restricted (BNR) list for Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the implications for the Legacy format. They discuss the challenges of obtaining reliable tournament data, the performance of various deck archetypes, and the contrasting experiences of playing in paper versus online. The discussion highlights the importance of community insights and the need for greater transparency from Wizards of the Coast regarding format health and data sharing.

Jul 1, 2025 • 36min
The Ban List Dilemma: "Sentiment" is less than "Data"
Zac Clark and Max Gilmore discuss the recent ban and restricted list announcement for the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. They explore the emotional reactions from the community, the balance between player sentiment and data-driven decisions, and the impact of popular decks on player experience. The discussion delves into the psychological effects of losing to certain decks, the current metagame, and the future of Legacy as a format. Both speakers emphasize the importance of community engagement and innovation in deck building.