This edition of the cast focuses on Zendikar block cards, looking back on some of my favourites from the block. You won’t find Jace 2.0 or Stoneforge Mystic in this selection, just a bunch of cards I found interesting from a fun or design (or both) perspective.

As always please get in touch via show@deckconstruct.com, and check out the DC Forums, too.

DC is also snoozing on the socials at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Thanks for listening!

- DC, Stopping And Talking A While

Music Credits

Intro: Galdson – Life is good
Zendikar cards: Pau Viguer Trío – 37,5 KMS
More Zendikar cards: Stefano Mocini – Rebirth
Outro: Dave Imbernön – Nothing

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

To kick off the cast, I talk about the Innistrad pre-release over in Richmond, Surrey. It was the usual chilled affair that is the hallmark of a good Richmond pre-release. I also discuss my impressions of the set, including Dual-Faced Cards (or DFCs to their friends).

After that is the first listener question of the series! It was sent over by Viki Rosen, a familiar name around here.

As always, please do get in touch at show@deckconstruct.com, and swing by the DC Forums, too.

You’ll also find DC on the socials at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Thanks for listening!

- DC, Every Day And Every Night

Music Credits

Intro: Galdson – Life is good
Pre-release: Pau Viguer Trío – 37,5 KMS
Question: Stefano Mocini – Rebirth
Outro: Dave Imbernön – Nothing

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

This week, I take a look at Innistrad, the next big set that comes out later this month. I go through each colour, picking out cards that seem interesting or fun from a gaming or design perspective.

After that is a discussion of the recent Banned and Restricted List announcement.

As always, you’re more than welcome to shout at me at show@deckconstruct.com, or sway over to the DC Forums for a public natter about Magic.

You’ll also find DC hanging around, like a gargoyle that forgot which building it’s meant to be posing on, at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Thanks for listening!

- DC, Armed With Stake In Hand

Links

Innistrad Card Image Gallery

September 20 2011 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement

Music Credits

Intro: Galdson – Life is good
Innistrad: Pau Viguer Trío – 37,5 KMS
Banned and Restricted: Stefano Mocini – Rebirth
Outro: Dave Imbernön – Nothing

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

This week I talk about lands and manabases, and what to think about when making one. To kick things off, I start with Limited and share a technique that might help you out when you’re staring at 25-odd cards and wondering how to make the mana fit.

After that is a look at Constructed manabases, with examples of decks that have unusual land counts, and why that is. I also quickly touch on why fetchlands are a better first buy than dual lands.

Oh yes, and I also mention a competition in the outro which you might want to check out.

As always, please feel free to send an instant electronic telegraphical note to show@deckconstruct.com, and don’t forgot to check out the DC Forums, too.

You’ll also find DC behaving socially at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Thanks for listening!

- DC, With A Slice Of Lemon

Links

The Scythe and Teacup Gamer Cafe

DeckConstruct’s iTunes page

Music Credits

Intro: Galdson – Life is good
Limited: Pau Viguer Trío – 37,5 KMS
Constructed: Stefano Mocini – Rebirth
Outro: Dave Imbernön – Nothing

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

This week’s show creeps dangerously close to the hour mark, and starts with the usual look at what went on during the podcast’s absence; quite a few things, as it turns out!

Following that is a look at Pro Tour Philadephia, the first ever Modern format Pro Tour. Many combo cards were banned prior to the PT, but was that enough to stop combo? Survey says “Nuh uh”. I take a look at the meta and the decks that took enough turns to make it to the Top 8.

As always, you’re welcome to get in touch via email at show@deckconstruct.com, and why not stop by for a natter at the DC Forums?

You’ll also find DC mostly horizontal on the social sofas of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Thanks for listening and, again, welcome back!

- DC Going Once More Into The Breach

Links

From the Vault: Legends

Welcome to the Modern World (Modern banlist announcement)

Pro Tour Philadelphia metagame breakdown

Pro Tour Philadelphia Top 8 decklists

Music Credits

Intro: Galdson – Life is good
Catchup: Pau Viguer Trío – 37,5 KMS
Modern: Stefano Mocini – Rebirth
Outro: Dave Imbernön – Nothing

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

This week, the show is all about red. In the post-banning Standard starting on July 1, a lot more decks will become viable in the format. I think red in particular will be a driving force in Standard. So today I look at aggro, control and combo shades of red, and discuss cards and decks that may see play before Standard rotates on September 30.

As always your email is much appreciated at show@deckconstruct.com, and don’t forget to visit the DC Forums for much discussion about Magic.

Also, DC will still be on the socials over the summer at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Thanks for listening, and thanks for subscribing if you do! More information on what’s happening with DC series 9 will be posted on the website around late-August.

- DC Fields of Chairs

Links

U/R Twin by Hieu Duong

Valakut Ramp by Juan Pablo Vega

Pyromancer Ascension by Tom van Lamoen

2011 GB Nationals information

Music Credits

Intro: Jonathan Araldi – Sunrise (Funky Mix)
Red aggro: 2Inventions – Adelaide (Silencegroove Remix)
Red control and combo: Nique – Purple Ocean
Outro: Darth Phader – Supermulticorehyperbreakbeatdisco

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

In this episode, I talk about getting it all together and actually starting out on the podcasting road. Knowing about software, hardware and technques is fine, but how do you actually start? I also go over things like getting a website and audio file hosting, both of which can be done for free!

As always if you have any comments, suggestions or just want to let me know about your new podcast, please shoot an email to show@deckconstruct.com. Also, crash over to the DC Forums for Magic-related chat and another place where you can tell everyone about your podcast!

You’ll also find DC playing in the social stadium at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, and don’t forget to send in your audio question, comment or shoutout to audio@deckconstruct.com via Vocaroo.com or WeTransfer.

Thanks for listening!

- DC Chocolate Overdose

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Music Credits

Intro: Jonathan Araldi – Sunrise (Funky Mix)
First half: 2Inventions – Adelaide (Silencegroove Remix)
Second half: Nique – Purple Ocean
Outro: Darth Phader – Supermulticorehyperbreakbeatdisco

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

The latest Banned and Restricted Announcement was made today, and all eyes were on DailyMTG.com to see what, if anything, would be banned in Standard. In the end, there were indeed bannings and in this show I talk about those bannings and what they mean for Standard.

After that it’s time for another listener question. Noah in St. Louis, MO, has a question about playing competitive Magic nearby, and I do my best to answer.

As always you can send your comments, suggestions and so on to show@deckconstruct.com, the DC Forums are open in the usual place, and you can send your voice to audio@deckconstruct.com via Vocaroo.com or WeTransfer (please check how it sounds before sending, though!).

DC is also floating on the social breeze at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Thanks for listening!

- DC Biggest Wave

Links

Brian Kibler’s Caw-Go from Worlds 2010

The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Guide to Caw-Blade

June 20 2011 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement

Standard Bannings Explained by Aaron Forsythe

Wizards Play Network

WPN Store & Event Locator

Music Credits

Intro: Jonathan Araldi – Sunrise (Funky Mix)
Standard bannings: 2Inventions – Adelaide (Silencegroove Remix)
Where to play competitive Magic: Nique – Purple Ocean
Outro: Darth Phader – Supermulticorehyperbreakbeatdisco

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

To kick things off, I talk about the New Phyrexia game day which took place on Saturday, June 11th 2011 (and on June 12 for some people). I played a rogue deck that didn’t do too badly, in a Standard field with a surprising lack of CawBlade, or any netdeck, really.

After that is a look at some emails you guys sent in about how you got into Magic. Everyone gets into the game in a different way, so this is a selection of those different ways!

As always I’d love to hear from you at show@deckconstruct.com, and don’t forget to check out the DC Forums for friendly Magic banter.

DC is also riding the social crest at Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, and you can send your vocal question, shoutout or suggestion to the show at audio@deckconstruct.com using either Vocaroo.com or WeTransfer.

Thanks for listening!

- DC Cold Slayers

Links

R/W Metal on the DC Forums

Don’s first event at Novel Places

Music Credits

Intro: Jonathan Araldi – Sunrise (Funky Mix)
NPH game day: 2Inventions – Adelaide (Silencegroove Remix)
Your emails: Nique – Purple Ocean
Outro: Darth Phader – Supermulticorehyperbreakbeatdisco

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.

This week’s show focuses on the first ever Tuesday Night Overextended, which happened on Magic Online this past Tuesday, May 31 2011. The event had a great turnout to kick off Overextended on MTGO, and some great decks emerged in a wide-open field.

I discuss some of the decks in the top 16, including how they play and the cards they run. It was a fun night of MTG and well worth logging on for as TNO will be a regular Tuesday night event!

As usual your comments, suggestions and suggestions for the ideal ice cream sauce are welcome at show@deckconstruct.com, and stop by the DC Forums for a natter about MTG.

DC is also on the social sidewalks they call Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, and why not record a question or shoutout and send it to audio@deckconstruct.com via Vocaroo.com or WeTransfer?

Thanks for listening!

- DC Starting Something

Links

MTGOverextended.com

First Tuesday Night Overextended Top 16

Steel Had All These: An Overextended Video Report

Music Credits

Intro: Jonathan Araldi – Sunrise (Funky Mix)
Overextended part 1: 2Inventions – Adelaide (Silencegroove Remix)
Overextended part 2: Nique – Purple Ocean
Outro: Darth Phader – Supermulticorehyperbreakbeatdisco

The DeckConstruct podcast is produced under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Noncommercial licence. You can play it anywhere you want, and you can share it with anyone, but you can’t sell it, or make your own episode.