
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.
Latest episodes

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.

Feb 13, 2025 • 44min
Dominate with Esper Control w/David Marchese
Zac Clark and Phil Blechman engage in a lively discussion with guest David Marchese about the current state of Legacy Control focusing on the Esper Tempo deck. They share personal anecdotes, delve into deck strategies, and analyze the impact of various cards on the meta, particularly Kaito. The conversation also covers matchup insights, the challenges posed by combo decks, and the evolving landscape of the game as they anticipate future band announcements. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of deck strategies in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the fun mechanics of gameplay, card interactions, mana base construction, and sideboard strategies. They discuss the importance of adapting to different deck archetypes and the utility of specific cards in the current meta. The conversation also highlights exciting new cards and innovations in deck building, particularly the potential of Memory Guardian in various strategies.

Feb 13, 2025 • 44min
Dominate with Esper Control w/David Marchese
Zac Clark and Phil Blechman engage in a lively discussion with guest David Marchese about the current state of Legacy Control focusing on the Esper Tempo deck. They share personal anecdotes, delve into deck strategies, and analyze the impact of various cards on the meta, particularly Kaito. The conversation also covers matchup insights, the challenges posed by combo decks, and the evolving landscape of the game as they anticipate future band announcements. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of deck strategies in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the fun mechanics of gameplay, card interactions, mana base construction, and sideboard strategies. They discuss the importance of adapting to different deck archetypes and the utility of specific cards in the current meta. The conversation also highlights exciting new cards and innovations in deck building, particularly the potential of Memory Guardian in various strategies.

Feb 12, 2025 • 30min
How to Pick the Right Deck for MCCHICAGO Legacy Cup
Zac and Phil discuss their upcoming participation in the Legacy Cup in Chicago. They delve into the complexities of deck selection, weighing the pros and cons of various strategies, and share insights on the current meta. The conversation highlights the importance of playing to one's strengths and adapting to the evolving landscape of competitive Magic.