The Command Zone

On this very special episode, MTG personalities and cosplayers Ashlen Rose, Sydney "TappyToeClaws" Staffel and Olivia Gobert-Hicks (also a member of the Commander Advisory Group) take over hosting duties to discuss strategies and best practices when you're venturing outside your playgroup. Whether you're joining an existing group of friends, have someone new coming to your place for Commander night, or slinging spells with complete strangers at a live event; these gals have the advice and experience to help you communicate and connect with the other players so everyone can have a great time. ---------- Where to find our guest online: Olivia Gobert-Hicks: Twitter: @goberthicks Instagram: @goberthicks Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/affinityartifacts Sydney Staffel (aka Tappy Toe Claws): Twitter: @TappyToeClaws Instagram: @tappytoeclaws Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tappytoeclaws Ashlen Rose: Twitter: @AshlenRose Instagram: @RawrItsAshlen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ashlen_rose ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Food Science: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Feb 202055min

On this episode we’re breaking down the Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath deck that Josh played on the latest episode of Game Knights. The escape mechanic makes for some really creative and interesting deck building choices. If you like value (and who doesn't?) you’re gonna love this deck! ---------- JLK’s Uro Deck List: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jlks-uro-l-game-knights-33/ ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Parasite (movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/ ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Jan 202045min

On this episode we’re breaking down the Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders deck that Jimmy built and piloted on the most recent episode of Game Knights. This Izzet demigod combines an artifact theme with Voltron equipment strategies for some really spicy synergies. ---------- Jimmy’s Dalakos deck list: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jimmys-dalakos-l-game-knights-33/ ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Help those affected by the fires in Australia: http://www.givit.org.au/disasters https://www.wires.org.au/ ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Jan 202055min

Jimmy and Josh take a look at all of the new non-legendary cards from Theros: Beyond Death and discuss the ones they think will have the biggest impact on the Commander format. Are there any great new effects that will take your EDH decks to the next level? Watch/listen and find out! ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Don’t F*ck With Cats (on Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81031373 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Jan 20201h 49min

Theros: Beyond Death has been fully revealed! We’re taking an in-depth look at all of the new legendary creatures and discussing the cool combos, synergies and interactions that we see for each card. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: The Witcher (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80189685 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Jan 20201h 45min

Theros: Beyond Death looks absolutely bonkers so far. Please allow us to add to that with our extremely powerful, exclusive preview card: Nyxbloom Ancient. You like mana? Then you're gonna love this card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jan 202043min

Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins the show to break down everything you need to know about one of the key pillars of the Commander format: Mana Ramp.   Sure, you probably have a decent idea of what ramp is. But are you familiar with all of its nuances? What about cards like Sword of Feast and Famine or Ashnod’s Altar or Seedborn Muse? Do you count those as mana ramp in your deck? Interesting questions and discussions such as these abound in this episode, so make sure to tune in! ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527338/ ---------- Find Craig Online: Twitter: @CraigBlanchette ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Jan 20201h 32min

As the year comes to a close, we analyze what went right and wrong for Magic and the Commander format in 2019 and then we look ahead to 2020, to see what the future might hold. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Marvel Series on Netflix: Daredevil: https://www.netflix.com/title/80018294 Jessica Jones: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002311 Luke Cage: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002537 The Defenders: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002566 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Des 20191h 11min