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Eternal Durdles

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe 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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00:55:28

Our Annual Christmas Catch-Up with MTGRemy

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2025/12/19

It’s the annual Christmas episode, and that means one thing: MTGRemy is back.Zac and Remy sit down for their yearly catch-up to talk about everything from Magic travel slowing down, why MagicCons stopped making sense, and discovering new games like Sorcery: Contested Realm, to childhood Christmas memories, toy commercials, stop-motion specials, sitcom nostalgia, and the weird cultural moments that shaped a generation.Along the way, they cover:Why MagicCons stopped being worth itPlaying Pre-Modern in

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00:26:13

Legacy's New Reality After Eternal Weekend — Full...

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2025/12/16

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnAll three Eternal Weekends are in the books — and with Entomb and Nadu gone, Legacy has officially entered a new phase.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil break down what the Legacy metagame actually looks like right now:• Why Aggro exploded overnight• How Delver, Demir Tempo, Affinity, and Eldrazi absorbed combo’s share• Why Orcish Bowmasters still quietly defines

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00:30:42

Esper Lurrus: Inside the Deck That Won Eternal Weekend

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2025/12/08

In this episode, Zac interviews European Vintage Champion Franco Chicchini, fresh off his win at the largest Vintage event ever held in Europe! We dive deep into Franco’s run with Esper Lurrus, his experience at Eternal Weekend Italy, the state of the Vintage format, and the key decisions that led him to victory.Franco shares:How he got into VintageWhy he switched from Dimir to EsperWhy Lavinia, Containment Priest, and Swords to Plowshares matter right nowHis thoughts on Lurrus decks, Vintage

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00:32:16

Julian Knab Reveals How EW Europe Was Made

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2025/12/05

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIn this episode, Zac is joined by Legacy legend and coverage icon Julian Knab to break down Eternal Weekend Europe — not from the player’s perspective, but from the streamers, commentators, and production team who made the event happen.Julian pulls back the curtain on how the Four Seasons and Impact Returns crews completely reinvented European coverage this year: early planning,

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00:30:32

Doomsday After Entomb — What’s Actually Good

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2025/11/27

Phil sits down with Tall Eric — Eternal Weekend North America Top 8 competitor and one of the most committed Doomsday pilots in the format — to break down post-Entomb-ban Doomsday heading into Luca / Eternal Weekend Europe.Eric explains how the deck has evolved now that hybrid Entomb/Doomsday shells are gone, what Turbo vs Tempo Doomsday actually looks like in today’s meta, and why some pivots are traps even if top players can win with them.We cover:• Why Turbo Doomsday remains the real deck•

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00:32:22

Infect Is Back — Here’s Why

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2025/11/26

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnInfect is BACK — and Sam “FenrusCloud” Dams joins Zac to explain exactly why the archetype is suddenly one of the scariest and most explosive choices for Eternal Weekend 2025.We break down the real reasons Infect is better positioned now than at any point in the last several years:• Reanimator finally pushed out of its aggro-removal hybrid shell• Massive upgrades like Legolas’s

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00:31:07

Why Your Answers Don’t Work (and What Actually Does).

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2025/11/20

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAn🧠 Legacy Theory: Sideboard Packages, Power Outliers & How to Actually Build a 75Phil debuts a new framework he’s been developing for Legacy deckbuilding: Sideboard Packages — a way of organizing your 75 around axes of interaction rather than individual hate cards. If you’ve ever wondered why your sideboard feels too tight, why certain cards never come in, or why powerful

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00:33:16

Breakfast Without Bird — What Now?! (feat. Johan...

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2025/11/18

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAn🥣 Cephalid Breakfast players — breathe. Your deck survived the bans.In this episode, Zac sits down with Johan Larsson (aka the Octofather) to unpack what Breakfast looks like in a post-Nadu Legacy. Where does the deck go now? Which shells are strongest? And is it still one of the format’s top contenders?⚙️ In this deep-dive we cover:• Stoneforge Mystic builds vs UB shells• How

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00:30:51

Legacy Isn’t Fixed Yet — Zac & Max Debate the Entomb Ban

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2025/11/17

🧠 Legacy Banned & Restricted Discussion with Max GilmoreZac Clark sits down with Max Gilmore to break down the Entomb and Nadu, Winged Wisdom bans — and what they actually mean for the Legacy metagame. While the internet celebrates the end of Reanimator dominance, Max offers a more measured take on what was lost, what might come back, and how Wizards’ “light touch” approach could shape the next few months of Legacy.💬 In This Episode:Entomb ban fallout — was it the right card to hit?Nadu’s

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00:32:53

The Ultimate Psychatog Masterclass

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2025/11/17

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnPsychatog players — this one's for you.In this episode, Zac sits down with Adam, the Psychatog aficionado of the Premodern community, to break down exactly why this classic control-combo hybrid still competes at the highest levels of the format.This isn’t just a deck tech — it’s a philosophy session on how Psychatog actually works.We explore:• The true identity of Psychatog (not

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00:30:48

Legacy Ban Reaction: Wizards Finally Did SOMETHING!

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2025/11/11

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAn🧟‍♂️ **Legacy Banned & Restricted Reaction — Entomb and Nadu Are Gone!**Zac and Phil break down the latest **Magic: The Gathering Banned & Restricted announcement**, where *Entomb* and *Nadu, Winged Wisdom* finally got the axe. Was this the right call? Why did *Tamiyo*, *The One Ring*, and *Urza’s Saga* survive? And does anyone at Wizards actually know what Legacy is

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00:31:16

Top-Down Design vs. Bottom-Up Slop

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2025/11/07

Zac and Phil go deep on Magic: The Gathering’s growing obsession with outside IPs, asking the big question — when did “nods” become “crossovers”?In this episode, they explore how Magic evolved from subtle flavor callbacks (like Theros’s Greek myth inspiration or Arabian Nights’ literary roots) to full-on Universes Beyond product lines. The conversation spans design philosophy, flavor theory, and even a little literary criticism — all centered on why Magic feels different now.From Avatar: The Last

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00:51:33

Avatar Set Cards That Could Change Legacy!

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2025/11/07

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAn**YouTube Description:**🔥 **Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Magic: The Gathering!**Zac and Phil dive into the new *Magic x Avatar: The Last Airbender* crossover set — breaking down which cards might actually be **Legacy playable** and what the *bending mechanics* mean for competitive formats.From **Earthbend** recursion loops to **Firebending** mana bursts, and the unexpected

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00:31:33

Premodern's Underrated Control Powerhouse: Landstill

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2025/11/04

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIn this Premodern Sideboard Guide, Zac and Phil break down how to pilot Landstill through the toughest matchups in the format — from fast combo decks to grindy midrange battles. 🧠💥If you’ve ever wondered what to board in, what to cut, and why when playing Premodern Landstill, this episode has you covered. Phil walks through his full sideboard philosophy, matchup-specific plans,

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00:32:32

Will Legacy Format SURVIVE without a BAN?

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2025/11/03

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIn this week’s episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil dive deep into the upcoming Legacy Banned & Restricted announcement — and ask the real question: What if Wizards of the Coast actually did something? 👀With Eternal Weekend Europe right around the corner, the guys break down the most likely (and most needed) bans, including The One Ring, Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student,

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00:20:09

LOBSTERCON REGISTRATION UPDATE!

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2025/10/31

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIn this conversation, Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss their excitement for LobsterCon, a gaming event they look forward to each year. They share their experiences of pre-modern gaming, the vibrant community atmosphere, and the fun of playing games late into the night. The conversation also touches on personal celebrations, such as birthdays, and how these events intertwine with

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00:38:47

Unforced Errors of Hasbro: A Critical Analysis

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2025/10/29

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnZac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss various unforced errors in the corporate decision making of Hasbro in regard to Magic: The Gathering, particularly focusing on the implications of the game's curation, the subjective nature of art direction, and the challenges of balancing competitive and casual play. They explore how player experience is affected by these design choices and

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00:38:47

Unforced Errors of Hasbro: A Critical Analysis

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/10/29

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnZac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss various unforced errors in the corporate decision making of Hasbro in regard to Magic: The Gathering, particularly focusing on the implications of the game's curation, the subjective nature of art direction, and the challenges of balancing competitive and casual play. They explore how player experience is affected by these design choices and

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00:28:18

Value Vintage: Where old Legacy decks retire!

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/10/24

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil dive into the exciting world of Value Vintage, discussing deck building strategies, innovative card choices, and the evolving landscape of the Vintage format. They explore various deck synergies, share insights on community engagement, and reflect on the thrill of discovering budget-friendly cards. The conversation highlights the importance of creativity in deck construction and the joy of participating in the Magic: The Gathering community.TakeawaysValue Vintage allows for

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00:28:18

Value Vintage: Where old Legacy decks retire!

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/10/24

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil dive into the exciting world of Value Vintage, discussing deck building strategies, innovative card choices, and the evolving landscape of the Vintage format. They explore various deck synergies, share insights on community engagement, and reflect on the thrill of discovering budget-friendly cards. The conversation highlights the importance of creativity in deck construction and the joy of participating in the Magic: The Gathering community.TakeawaysValue Vintage allows for

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