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Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast

Cole and Empress Quinn

Welcome to the Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, where we talk about Commander/Elder Dragon Highlander & Magic. We chat about recent & future events, games & deck brews, new cards, articles & gameplay videos, & if your Commander passes the Vibe Check! (also, pop culture media that we"ve been dabbling in). We"re Cole (he/him, @TheBloodricGuy on Bluesky, editor) & Empress Quinn (fae/faer, @girldickenergy on Bluesky, composer), joining forces to chat about things we love & adore in

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All Episodes

03:32:40

Above Heaven and Earth, I Alone Am The Stonèd One -...

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/10/23

It's the one about Grixis Mean Girls and curmudgeony bakers! (and once again, minor audio issues)Cranky from the LCP discord joins us this episode to talk about his obsession with Mairsil, Quinn brings the spider beats. Cole embraces his villain arc in his drought of Magic games. Being stoned gets mentioned, but you kinda already knew that. Cranky brings it home with a soapbox about online playgroups.Cranky's got no socials, so maybe you can catch him when he's playing with us on

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02:29:08

Selachian Sangromancy - HBVC Ep 50

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Isn't that title a mouthful?Our heroes come down from Olympus to bring good tidings, or at least, is what they'd say, if Zeus didn't go nuts on everyone and everything. Cole and Empress Quinn talk a bit about the deluge of product announced at MC Atlanta (Lorwyn omitted, don't @ us). Cole talks about the Omega Planetes crossover fight, Quinn prepares to make a Tier Maker list for all the Final Fantasy games....Summoner Experience-wise. Sharks are in the water, and a god wants

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02:47:42

Quinn Brews 'Worst Knights Deck Ever", Asked to Leave...

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/09/25

New beats, new brews, new memes!Cole and Empress Quinn return from their respective video game journeys of love, loss and triumph. Cole spends too much time doing a monotonous action that resulted in a shiny Pokemon. Empress Quinn fights against Resident Evil cameras in Devil May Cry 1. Then the hosts compare and contrast their Summon and Equipment decks. Cole talks about the return of McEDH and 6 player games, and Quinn makes a Knight typal deck, but is a few cards short of the mark.As usual, you

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03:27:13

20 Spoilers Wrapped Up In One Paragraph - HBVC Ep 48...

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/09/11

There's goop. It's everywhere!The hosts are joined by Combat Trick Cody of Brew Review this episode. Chock full of conversations about content creation, social media, Spider-Man previews, and copious mentions of peak cinema!Check out Combat-Trick Cody over on Bluesky, and Brew Review where podcasts are sold.As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebloodricguy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@girldickenergy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and

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02:16:08

Darksteel Juggs - HBVC LIVE!

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/09/02

This episode was recorded in front of a live Twitch audience!Cole and Empress Quinn had a dedicated bracket during the 24 hour giveaway stream over on MTG Lexicon, the Dive Bar of EDH, so they got together to do a podcast but goofed around a bit. Talked to chat, referred to prior episodes, reestablished who they were, and so on. It's a lot more chaotic and freeform, so enjoy!As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebloodricguy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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02:40:25

Show Me Sozin's Comet! - HBVC Ep 47

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Everything changed when Firebending was templated like Extort.Cole and Quinn continue topical podcasting, so they talk a bit about the early Last Airbender previews. Quinn yearns for Sozin's Comet. Cole truly is Johnny Mardu. Robocop Rogue City, Devil May Cry 4, Firebreathing =/= Firebending. What do you mean the Last Airbender doesn't know Airbending?!The 24 hour MTG Lexicon Stream is on August 30-31, starting at 1pm PST! Come check it out!As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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03:08:38

Show The Blorbos The Horrors - HBVC Ep 46

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Story time in the one place that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism... SPACE!What does this episode have? Well, Cole and Quinn return from the Media Dimension, forever changed. Final Fantasy XVI and Devil May Cry 5 have been played. Quinn's been in the lab with Feldon's Distaff Counterpart, but with skeletons. Cole consults the Flicker master for Shiko. Quinn was caught slippin by Cole. An extended E.k1ypse trance track, and the Edge of Eternities story time!The 24 hour MTG Lexicon Stream is on

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02:55:20

I'll Hook You Up, Dude! - HBVC Ep 45 ft Andy of LCP

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/31

I just wanna sell you a pizza for cheaper!The podcast about sushi tacos, Expedition 33, yoyoing, commander philosophy and more! Andy of the Legendary Creature Podcast is here to chill with Cole and Quinn, and the group talk about optimization, differences in playgroup expectations, and think about potential brews. Andy shares his experiences with another playgroup with wildly different goals. Cole rants about Simic and Jund, again. Quinn, aka DJ Space Girl is back with a Monoist House track straight

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01:54:32

DJ Space Catgirl Supreme - HBVC Ep 44

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Nothing beats two friends catching up on video games before getting to business with Magic talk. Then we ask the question: does your legend pass the Hylderblade Vibe Check?The Edging of Eternities will soon be over, as the end of preview season is on the event horizon. Cole and Quinn go over some of the set details and mechanics while Quinn realizes the scope of Vibe Based Storytelling for EoE is pretty daunting. Also, do you know what Catgirl Supreme is?As usual, you can find us

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03:25:12

Character Action Game Showstoppers - HBVC Ep 43

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/03

We're not out of the Final Fantasy bubble yet, but at least there's a blue hedgehog to talk about. And character action games!Cole and Quinn are back for along long episode, where the resident yappers talk new tech, shifting gears, limit breaking and more! Quinn fights for faer life in the MTGO mines. Cole talks about Oompa Loompa doors. Buy some anti-blow out insurance!As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebloodricguy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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03:19:56

Earhole Violators - HBVC Ep 42 ft The MTG Filthy Casuals

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/06/19

This episode is brought to you by phase cancellation: something that takes too long! Please enjoy.Doni and Jen of the MTG Filthy Casuals are here to laugh it up with the hosts, trash talk their way to losing games (while others fly under the radar), talk shop about mids (while Benwa and Quinn talk about their own set of mids) and a trio of soapboxes to top off the episode!Check Doni and Jen on their Linktree! As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebloodricguy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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02:40:55

Pour In Some Chemical X (Red Mana) - HBVC Ep 41

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Sugar, spice and everything nice. Suddenly.....Chemical X. Drink deeply and responsibly. Cole and Quinn return with victory in hand as we approach the official release of Final Fantasy x Magic: the Gathering. Discussions of losses, wins, many mids, 6 mana bombs and how the Power Puff Girls are Mardu coded. Trust us on this one.The Final Fantasy Remix by Empress Quinn via Google Drive!As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebloodricguy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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03:06:53

Limit Break [deep fried lead][menu sfx edit].wav -...

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Let's settle in for the upcoming Final Fantasy set, reviewing some bangers, getting some vibes, and breaking our limits! It's the HBVC Radio Show!Cole and Empress Quinn select their jobs and set out to find the 4 elemental crystals, reminisce about gaming eras of yesteryear, and breathe new life into decks. Cole is vindicated about 15 Cids. Quinn plays Final Fantasy on the PSP and pops the fuck off on the FF logo and songs this episode.As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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03:24:07

Housewives and Homewreckers - HBVC Ep 39 ft...

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Time to get triple 7s and unlock Final Heaven. Or Seventh Fantasy! What game series are we talking about?Missy, aka @sylveonsilver.bsky.social joins Cole and Quinn to talk about tokens, exiling cards as card advantage, Crackling Dooms in Siege Rhino decks, and eternal rivalries. Quinn talks about Candian Highlander and Compleating Your Mutuals 2025, and Cole talks about control, again. Meanwhile, in the Smoking Mids Dimension, Benwa tries to avoid talking about beans and beanstalks. Finally, a

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02:32:19

We Got It All For Cheap - HBVC Ep 38

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Welcome to 131.2 Vibe Check FM, your home for vibe checks, mid smoking and great deals! Cole and Quinn meld minds once more over the same legendary creatures, discuss the changes announced from the Commander Format Panel, upcoming Universes Beyond news, follow up with comments, business as usual. Benwa joins Quinn for episode 4 of Smoking Middle Ear- I mean, Smoking Mids!As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebloodricguy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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03:17:32

You Are Not Immune To Felothar Supremacy - HBVC Ep 37

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/04/10

From the raging Dragonstorms of Tarkir, two planeswalkers walk into a battlefield of dragons, sharks, assassins and ninjas! How will they survive the onslaught? Casting other players' spells, probably.Cole and Quinn talk the rest of Tarkir: Dragonstorm, mention the various crimes committed against other players, obligatory Doctor Who, Fallout, and Bloodric mentions, and what's going on over on MTGO. Quinn wraps up with a soapbox about spell theft.As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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03:38:49

MARDU DRAGON AURA FARMING - HBVC Ep 36 Ft Mike Carrozza

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/27

It's time to settle the score from episode 11. It's time to bring Chuckles in, dead or alive...Cole and Quinn are joined by Canadian comedian Mike Carrozza of Am I the Bolcast fame (the only Magic the Gathering podcast in existence, ever, of all time) to talk all things Tarkir Dragonstorm, how Mardu's Aura Farming is off the charts, obligatory Doctor Who mentions, episode 2 of Smoking Mids, Searslicer Goblin slander and SO MUCH MORE! 24 hour episode coming to you by Christmas, at this rate....Check

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01:51:25

McEDH and Smoking Mids (ft The Benwa) - HBVC Ep 35

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Time to unlock the Smoking Mids dimension for new episodic segments! DOMAIN EXPANSION: SMOKING MIDS.Cole and Quinn yap about Esper Equipment decks, Esper Venturing Into Dungeon decks and their many many many game actions (please stop), written articles, shouting out friends and a super budget Simic deck? Crazy stuff. Thanks to TheBenwa for participating and helping make Smoking Mids, gonna give thi s a go for a few episodes and see what y'all think!As usual, you can find us

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01:20:21

Lo-Fi Final Fantasy Tunes to Smoke Mids To - HBVC Ep 34

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Welcome to MTG Lo-Fi beats, where the beats are chill, low-key, and the good kind of mid. This isn't your grandma's lo-fi beats! *Radioactive by Imagine Dragons starts playing*Early teaser season is upon us, so Cole and Quinn get comfy and chill out, talking Tarkir Dragonstorm, Final Fantasy, Avatar the Last Airbender, and more! As usual, you can find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thebloodricguy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@girldickenergy.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hbvc-mtg.bsky.social on

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03:05:06

Kaalia's 3 Horsegirls of the Brackets - HBVC Ep 33 ft...

Hero"s Blade Vibe Check, an EDH and MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/13

Dragons....Demons....Angels....these three ingredients make the perfect bracket system!Oh wait...nevermind, the Commander Format Panel has a better one to work with! Let's be normal about this, ok?Charlotte Sable, akaJaqalyte is here to chat with Cole and Empress Quinn about the nuances of the Commander Brackets (beta), mentioning some of the goings-on in behind the scenes, as well as our normal deck check ins and games.As usual, you can find us

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