

Eternal Durdles
EternalDurdles
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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.
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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Aug 20, 2025 • 34min
Mark Aronowitz Shares His Story as a Magic Artist Agent
Mark Aronowitz discusses his role as an artist manager, focusing on the intricacies of managing comic book signings and transitioning into the world of Magic: The Gathering. He shares insights on building relationships with artists, the onboarding process for new talent, and the importance of community within the Magic scene. Mark also reflects on his favorite art pieces and the personal connections he has made through his work, while looking ahead to future events and collaborations.

Aug 19, 2025 • 31min
STEEL CITY SPECTACULAR showed us the REAL LEGACY!
Zac and Phil recap their experiences at the Steel City Spectacular, discussing their deck choices, tournament outcomes, and insights into the current meta. They explore the differences between online and paper play, the viability of various decks, and the significance of player trends. The conversation also delves into highlights from a CEDH event, card discoveries, and the potential of new formats like Premier and Pre-Modern. The episode concludes with reflections on what they learned and their future plans in the game.https://moxfield.com/decks/_VLA40URZUyq1xb2XoyW7g

Aug 18, 2025 • 34min
Mark Aronowitz Shares His Story as a Magic Artist Agent
Mark Aronowitz discusses his role as an artist manager, focusing on the intricacies of managing comic book signings and transitioning into the world of Magic: The Gathering. He shares insights on building relationships with artists, the onboarding process for new talent, and the importance of community within the Magic scene. Mark also reflects on his favorite art pieces and the personal connections he has made through his work, while looking ahead to future events and collaborations.

Aug 14, 2025 • 36min
The Hard Truth of Rules of Legacy Deckbuilding!
In this conversation, Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the intricacies of brewing in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the foundational concepts of 'walls' and 'pillars' that define the boundaries of deck building, the impact of new cards from Edge of Eternities, and the evolving metagame. The duo emphasizes the importance of instant speed removal and the strategic implications of Thoughtseize in deck construction. They also explore the significance of having backup plans in deck strategies, particularly in the context of the current competitive landscape.

Aug 14, 2025 • 36min
The Hard Truth of Rules of Legacy Deckbuilding!
In this conversation, Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the intricacies of brewing in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the foundational concepts of 'walls' and 'pillars' that define the boundaries of deck building, the impact of new cards from Edge of Eternities, and the evolving metagame. The duo emphasizes the importance of instant speed removal and the strategic implications of Thoughtseize in deck construction. They also explore the significance of having backup plans in deck strategies, particularly in the context of the current competitive landscape.

Aug 13, 2025 • 39min
Bryon Wackwitz: On Early MTG ART, L5R, DoomTown, and Sorcery
Zac interviews Bryon Wackwitzon the early days of Magic: The Gathering, the evolution of fantasy art, the fantasy art industry and the impact of the Artists on Wizards of the Coast. He shares share personal stories about his experiences in the gaming community, the challenges faced by artists, and the importance of CCGs in the evolution of Fantasy Art. Bryon reflects on how the landscape of gaming has changed over the years and shres some unspoken stories from MTG's Past.

Aug 13, 2025 • 39min
Bryon Wackwitz: On Early MTG ART, L5R, DoomTown, and Sorcery
Zac interviews Bryon Wackwitzon the early days of Magic: The Gathering, the evolution of fantasy art, the fantasy art industry and the impact of the Artists on Wizards of the Coast. He shares share personal stories about his experiences in the gaming community, the challenges faced by artists, and the importance of CCGs in the evolution of Fantasy Art. Bryon reflects on how the landscape of gaming has changed over the years and shres some unspoken stories from MTG's Past.

Aug 6, 2025 • 30min
SORCERY TCG: Enchantress Deck Tech 7-1 CornerStone Winner
Zac Clark provides an in-depth breakdown of his Enchantress deck used in a recent tournament. He discusses the unique aspects of the deck, its strategy, key cards, and interactions, as well as insights gained from playing against various opponents. Zac emphasizes the importance of understanding the meta, resource management, and adapting strategies based on the opponent's deck. He shares his experiences and lessons learned throughout the tournament, highlighting the deck's strengths and potential adjustments for future play.

Aug 6, 2025 • 30min
SORCERY TCG: Enchantress Deck Tech 7-1 CornerStone Winner
Zac Clark provides an in-depth breakdown of his Enchantress deck used in a recent tournament. He discusses the unique aspects of the deck, its strategy, key cards, and interactions, as well as insights gained from playing against various opponents. Zac emphasizes the importance of understanding the meta, resource management, and adapting strategies based on the opponent's deck. He shares his experiences and lessons learned throughout the tournament, highlighting the deck's strengths and potential adjustments for future play.

Aug 5, 2025 • 31min
SUPER Secret TECH For Winning Big Events Revealed!
The guys discuss a recent eight-round tournament, noting how Zac took the patented ETERNAL DURDLES PRACTICE METHOD into a non Magic Event and was able to effectively out Practice the field. They contrast the Sorcery event with previous Legacy and Premodern events, highlighting how their preparation demands this specific strategy to truly shine. According to them, it's a vindication of the way that they have been prepping for major events.= in the last year.


