
Everyday Eternal Podcast
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The History of Legacy (2011 – 2017) – Part II | EP.207
In Episode 207 of Everyday Eternal, the crew opens with the most important topic in competitive Magic: YouTube tab management and the shocking discovery of the “Watch Later” button. From there, things spiral naturally into German döner purity laws and fox meat conspiracy theories. As always, the banter flows effortlessly before pivoting into Magic history, sparked by an on-the-go recording idea inspired by the Spike Colony podcast. The main topic continues the deep dive into Legacy’s historical eras, transitioning firmly into what many call the “Golden Age” (2011-2012). The discussion covers the post-Mental Misstep world, the rise of Green Sun’s Zenith, Maverick, Canadian Threshold, early ANT innovations, and the slow adoption of Gitaxian Probe + Cabal Therapy. Personal deck stories (including the legendary one-of Tarmogoyf Canadian list) mix with reflections on competitive evolution, brewing space, and how Legacy began to feel truly professionalised during this period. 00:00:00 – Cold Open: Tabs, Döner & Podcasting on the TrainBrowser tab chaos, YouTube “Watch Later” revelation, Patreon jokes, German döner purity laws, fox meat conspiracies, and inspiration from recording raw post-tournament conversations. 00:11:30 – Recapping Legacy’s First Eras (2004–2011)Type 1/1.5 split, Threshold rise, Shards of Alara shakeup, GP Madrid, Survival & Mystical Tutor bans, and the Mental Misstep bottle episode. 00:21:00 – What Is the Golden Age of Legacy?Debating the term. Subjectivity vs structure. When does it start? When does it end? Why this period feels different from both earlier chaos and later efficiency-driven eras. 00:49:00 – GP Strasbourg & Competitive Legacy MaturesTournament stories, Sneak & Show heartbreaks, Dredge disasters, Miracles tech with Jace Beleren, and the rise of serious European testing teams. Legacy becomes highly competitive without feeling oppressive. 01:05:00 – The CULTURALLY Most Influential Era in Legacy HistoryInnistrad looming. Miracles. Deathrite Shaman & Abrupt Decay as structural inflection points. Shift toward efficiency, compression of deck space, and the transition into the next era. https://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?22473-88th-at-GP-Amsterdam-A-lesson-in-choosing-your-deck-LOTS-of-content Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
The History of Legacy (2004 – 2011) – Part I | EP.206
In this episode, Julian, Kai, and Matt take a deep dive into the early history of Legacy, back when it was still known as Type 1.5 and barely resembled the format we know today. From photocopied banlists on store pinboards to Underground Seas costing pocket change, the hosts explore how Legacy emerged out of Vintage’s shadow and slowly found its own identity in the mid-2000s.Along the way, they revisit forgotten decks, bizarre banlist logic, and the moment the format truly began to crystallize — with Grand Prix play, growing online discourse, and eventually the arrival of format-defining cards like Tarmogoyf. It’s a mix of oral history, personal memories, and perspective on how Legacy evolved from a local playground into a globally optimized competitive format.00:05:00 – Prehistoric Legacy (2004 - 2006)Type 1 / 1.5 split, merged banlist chaos, photocopied rules. Threshold decks begin to emerge, Ravnica lands, and Tarmogoyf quietly starts rewriting the format.00:22:00 – Fully Independent Meta (2006–2009)With the return of Legacy Grand Prix events, pressure on the format ramps up significantly. The card pool deepens, archetypes solidify, and the deck list names get increasingly unhinged00:38:00 – The Shards of Alara Shakeup (2009–2011)Green gets everything. Everyone else copes. Reanimator wins, ANT looks unbeatable in hindsight, early Jace sightings, and the format heading toward inevitable bans.01:08:00 – The Mental Misstep Interlude (May–Sept 2011)A strange, hyper-defined five-month fever dream. RUG Order, BUG Landstill, Esper Stoneblade, and Hive Mind lurking.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S0QFF_m03khttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1xWcWFyMAnrGu6U0vRTrE9ou_boKitFwQNV7zZoqwwwc/edit?usp=sharingThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Callum Passes Priority | EP.205
This episode begins with a familiar Everyday Eternal drift from mild tech complaints into a broader reflection on how Magic communities organize themselves now. We talk about the loss of centralized content, the fragmentation across platforms, and the quiet nostalgia for a time when everyone knew where Legacy discourse lived. Along the way, we touch on Japanese decklists, old tech, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of a format that keeps evolving, even when the conversations around it don’t always move at the same speed.Beneath that conversation is a more meaningful change: this is Callum’s last episode as a regular member of the cast. Without wanting to make this sound like an obituary…damn mate, we’re going to miss you.Callum has been one of the best things not just to happen to Everyday Eternal, but to Legacy content creation as a whole. His role in the format goes far beyond being the sarcastic British gentleman with dangerously good taste in decks that you’ve come to know and love. Every once in a while, he even did well in a tournament. Or two. No, seriously: even I have to admit that Callum is an exceptional player, with a rare instinct for spotting holes in the format - only to promptly get bored once he’d actually broken something and move on to the next challenge.No vanity, just an unrelenting desire to chase whatever he found fun as a deckbuilder and player. That mindset, more than any of his many accomplishments, is something I’ve always deeply admired.Callum’s commitment to Everyday Eternal (yes, even turning down the Saudi oil money a couple of years ago) has helped shape the show into what it is today, and that’s something Kai, I, and the entire audience are eternally grateful for. Looking ahead, Kai and I are working through what the Everyday Eternal experience will look like going forward. We’ve got several ideas in mind, including new additions and a clearer sense of where we want the cast’s focus to be. I’ve always believed in making the kind of content I’d want to consume myself, and that will remain the guiding principle of the show. 00:00:00 – Legacy Legends & Community ChaosFrom London’s Counter-Rhinos to Munich Legacy memories — wild decks and friendships forged.00:47:50 – Callum’s Mic Drop MomentThe heartfelt announcement: stepping back from Everyday Eternal without leaving Magic behind.01:01:50 – Cubes, Goblins & Warhammer AdventuresCallum shares his new obsessions, from crazy Ornithopter cubes to pre-Modern and beyond.01:05:30 – Farewell, But Not GoodbyeThanking Callum for six years of takes, laughs, and Legacy mischief...and teasing future appearances.Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Premodern-Addict Starter Kit- with Lanny Huang | EP.204
Julian and Lanny attempt to keep things casual and end up delivering a long, unsolicited defense of Premodern as a thinking person’s mistake. What follows is a surprisingly coherent case for a format that rewards preparation, curiosity, and learning things the hard way. Premodern comes off as punishing, deep, and endlessly discussable—in other words, exactly the kind of Magic that keeps pulling people back in. Resistance is possible, but not recommended. 00:00:00 – Cold open & why this is barely a podcastNo intro, no structure, just vibes and accidental philosophy. 00:02:00 – Falling into Premodern by not paying attentionPsychatog nostalgia, leaving Magic, coming back late, and realizing everyone else already figured it out. 00:04:50 – Lanny, Spike Colony, and New York Magic loreWho Lanny is, Mike Flores stories, and unnecessary geographic detail. 00:12:30 – Winning Premodern events while playing terriblyGrow-a-Tog, mismatched Mox Diamonds, sloppy paper play, and still somehow taking trophies. 00:19:20 – Dreadnought, knowledge gaps, and unlearning MagicWhy Premodern rewards weird wisdom, bad-looking decisions, and ignoring old heuristics. 00:30:10 – Why Premodern suddenly feels inevitableMagic Online, big names showing up, and years of unpaid community labor finally paying off. 00:37:00 – Hamburger vs fine-dining MagicWhy Premodern hurts, why that’s the point, and why “fun” is overrated. 00:42:30 – Miserable cards, bad decks, and loving it anywayDreadnought, Oath, Stasis, Burn discourse, and being confidently wrong. http://premodern.guide https://spikecolony.com/tierlist/ https://www.duresscrew.com/ https://x.com/Lannynyny Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Behind the Scenes @ EW Europe & The Revolution | EP.203
Julian and Kai sit down to finally hit record after fifty minutes of warm-up nonsense and immediately do what they do best: talk about Magic by talking around Magic. From Eternal Weekend in Lucca to commentary stories, format hot takes, and the kind of background info you only get from hanging around judges and grinders long enough, this episode wanders comfortably through Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, and the strange joy of watching busted decks do busted things. Somewhere along the way, Premodern turns into the main character, old formats get lovingly roasted, Blue-Green Madness is once again declared a mistake, and at least one format is called trash. Tune in to watch us at our best: opinionated, nostalgic without being sentimental, and exactly as structured as you’d expect from two people who have been doing this for over a decade and still refuse to pretend they’re a serious podcast. 00:00:00 – Welcome to Everyday Eternal #203Fainting at concerts, missing Callum (because someone has to be responsible), busy lives, and our realistic promises of actually being organized this time. 00:02:30 – Casting Eternal Weekend & Raising ExpectationsInsane production quality, banned Legacy decks in Vintage, and the fear that Four Seasons may have ruined future events for everyone else (sorry, not sorry). 00:09:30 – When in Lucca..Food trucks, vouchers, poker chips, skipping lines, travel quirks, venue access, and Eternal players just making it work - because someone had to adult for a change. 00:14:00 – Paupergeddon & Italy’s Eternal EcosystemWhy Italy is the Pauper capital, massive turnout, vendor density, American inspiration, and Pauper quietly holding events together while the rest of us are just faking competence. 00:16:30 – Old GPs, Tournament Lore Classic GP nostalgia, marathon finals, sideboarding philosophy, combo mirrors, Leylines, and winning games the wrong way (as is tradition). 00:31:50 – Degenerate Micro Cube15-card decks, Black Lotus crimes, Channel kills, drafting between rounds, and cube as a social activity for degenerates - we embrace our inner chaos, unapologetically. 00:36:30 – Premodern: The Player-Led EscapeWhy Premodern keeps growing: clean design, nostalgia, proxies, strong deck identities, and zero Wizards interference - basically organized anarchy. https://web.archive.org/web/20220526123506/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/event-coverage/finals-kai-budde-vs-patrick-mello-2000-01-01 https://luckypaper.co/articles/an-introduction-to-the-degenerate-micro-cube/ Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Vintage Bootcamp with Justin ‘IAmActuallyLvL1’ Gennari – Get Ready For Eternal Weekend | EP.202
Julian is joined by the Vintage Ambassador himself, Justin Gennari, for a full guided tour of the current Vintage metagame. Justin breaks down why Vintage might be secretly the healthiest format in Magic, what really separates Esper and UB Lurrus, why Max Gilmore’s BUG Lurrus is both sweet and clunky, and how weird accidents like Kitesail Larcenist actually happen in Vintage.We dig through everything: Lurrus tempo, PO and Breach combo, Mono Black’s breakout performance, the three major Workshop variants, the sad state of Bazaar decks, Mono White Initiative, the Doomsday renaissance (or lack thereof), and Oath in 2024+. Justin also shares what he’s sleeving up for Eternal Weekend Europe and gives 10-second thoughts on the post-ban Legacy landscape.A must-listen if you’re heading to Bologna - or just want to know what the Vintage sickos are up to these days.00:00:00 – Cold OpenJulian introduces Justin “Vintage Ambassador” Gennari and sets up the two-part Eternal Weekend special.00:03:30 – Justin’s MTG World TourTravel plans, EW Europe, EW Japan, and why he’s skipping Legacy in Tokyo.00:06:00 – Is Vintage the healthiest format in Magic?Why Vintage is currently wide, balanced, and surprisingly “normal.”00:08:50 – What does “Lurrus” even mean in Vintage?Esper vs. UB Lurrus: matchup data, removal differences, and why blue decks have always ruled Vintage.00:14:20 – Max Gilmore’s BUG Lurrus Top 8Is it real? Is it clunky? Why Justin isn’t surprised it didn’t catch on.00:18:30 – Beautiful Weird Vintage CardsKitesail Larcenist, synergy discovery, and why Vintage rewards deep card-pool exploration.00:21:10 – Combo Lurrus: PO and BreachHow PO works in 2024, Thundertrap Trainer shenanigans, Gifts Ungiven Breach piles, and why Stock Up is secretly busted.00:28:10 – The Return of Paradoxical OutcomeMentor/PO vs. Lurrus/PO vs. Jewel Shops: styles, power level, and Justin’s preferences.00:31:00 – Mono-Black Aggro’s Big EW NA PerformanceWhy the “Legacy deck in Vintage” works, its swingy matchup spread, and how discard + Null Rod hits Vintage’s weak points.00:36:20 – How Stompy decks shape EW sideboardingWhy Justin always budgets for unpowered Stompy: Mono-Black, Mono-White, Eldrazi.00:39:30 – Workshop OverviewThree competitive variants right now:• Sphere Shops (soft-lock + clock)• Jewel Shops (turn-1/2 storm combo)• Raker Shops (Fleshraker + double-Top infinite)And how to actually attack each one.00:48:30 – Graveyard SectorDredge’s falloff, why Vine disappeared, and the death of Survival/Hogaak-style lists.00:54:30 – Mono-White InitiativeStill top tier. Mulligan-intensive, fast, volatile, and extremely annoying. Why it thrives online and in paper.00:59:00 – “Getting Vintaged”Accepting the format’s variance and why you need mental detachment skills to survive.01:00:50 – Goblin Combo?Why Snoop isn’t really a deck anymore1:03:00 – Oath of DruidsWhy Atraxa pushes Oath toward Show & Tell combo, when it’s a good metagame call, and why Justin wants to like the deck but can’t.1:09:50 – Doomsday in 2024Lurrus Doomsday, traditional piles, and the role of specialists like Tsubasa_Cat in shaping the metagame.1:14:30 – Legacy in 10 SecondsJustin’s very quick take on post-ban Legacy and his plan for EW Europe.https://x.com/IamActuallyLvL1/https://www.youtube.com/c/IamActuallyLvL1https://www.twitch.tv/iamactuallylvl1Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
$50k on Magic a Year?! Anuraag Das Spills Everything | EP.201
We somehow convinced Anuraag Das to step away from his broadcast desk long enough to talk about… his broadcast desk. Once known as one of the pillars of Legacy, Anu tells us how a bit of "hey, someone's gotta stream this" spiralled into DreamHack contracts, 15 battery packs, and paying union fees that cost more than a playset of Underground Seas. We dive into his journey from everyday grinder to the person actually making Magic coverage happen, the disasters that nearly fried a whole event (and his power bank), and the moment he realised Twitch might not, in fact, be the promised land. Expect plenty of behind-the-scenes war stories, control-player micro-management confessions, and the eternal question: why is it always Reanimator on camera? 00:00:00 “I Spent $50,000 on Magic… and Lived to Tell the Tale”How Anuraag accidentally turned a hobby into a full-time production company (and a tax headache). 00:23:00 “My Biggest Mistake? Twitch.”Anuraag’s painful confession: the great content strategy regret that still haunts him. 00:33:30 “Coverage Should Make You Feel Like a Pro Wrestler”Why the stage matters, how the truss became a symbol of power, and making players feel like absolute legends. 00:44:30 The Ironing Board EraFrom bringing his own table to building Frankenstein setups in hotel rooms: the true behind-the-scenes horror stories of coverage. 00:50:30 Who Chooses the Feature Matches (and Why It's Always Reanimator)Pulling back the curtain on the most asked (and most cursed) question in Magic coverage. 01:15:00 The Last Time Anuraag Played LegacyThe moment the grind ended, the cameras rolled, and Miracles turned into a memory. https://www.youtube.com/anzidmtg https://x.com/anzidmtg Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Sportsmanship is Dead… Or Maybe Just the New Tech? – EW Review With Max Gilmore | EP.200
This week on Everyday Eternal, the boys are joined by Max Gilmore, an Eternal Weekend champion who recently added yet another Top8 to his belt. Together they navigate their way through another episode that was definitely planned in advance. Between “serious” Vintage talk and questionable life advice, the crew dives into Eternal Weekend stories, commentary behind the scenes, and the eternal struggle of looking smart on camera while eating junk food in pajama pants.We also learn why Max’s Vintage deck secretly runs on frogs, how to lose your reputation faster than a Dark Confidant trigger, and why sportsmanship might actually be the new tech.00:00:00 Commentating EW & Cooking shark00:16:20 How Many Angles Would You Shoot?00:37:00 Max' Calculated Shot at Top801:15:00 Mindset Differences01:30:00 EW Legacy In The Bookshttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=74965&f=VIhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=75011&f=LEhttps://mtgdecks.net/Legacy/2025-na-legacy-champs-card-titan-tournament-216884/winratesThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Kai’s Italian Misadventures @ 4Seasons | EP.199
Between tales of potato sponsorships, Magic tournament bans with nightclub-level secrecy, and an entrance through a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, the episode sets a new bar for “you can’t make this up.”From there, it’s a whirlwind of LEGO heists, nostalgic IRC trolling, and tournament breakdowns ranging from Burn taking down a 2.5k to Kai’s heroic attempt to metagame against a banned card. Bavarian brewhouses get overrun by Commander pods, and demons get mistaken for hotel reception bells. Somewhere in between, Callum is busy crash-testing LEGO cars at full speed, and the hosts start plotting their 200th episode — which may or may not feature the world’s first potato demon double feature.00:00:00 Quakenet, Sweet Potatoes & Julian gets Kicked00:18:30 Is LEGO the next MTG?00:34:30 NRG Trial 2.5k hits 100 Players00:48:00 UNICEF on Magic Cards?!00:49:00 BURN wins a Major Event!01:01:00 Kai DOMINATES @ 4Seasons01:15:30 Nadu Elves is Just Too Cool01:36:30 8-Player EDH Or Pol Pot?https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=73824&f=LEhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=73970&f=LEThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Guam Tried To Scam Us | EP.198
Between Julian scraping into the semifinals of a paper tournament and Kai being blindsided by the entire country of Guam, Callum does his contractually obligated best to herd the chaos. Meanwhile, the North Sentinel Islands make their show debut.If you like clever chaos, mild incompetence, and friends who are way too honest about themselves, this episode will quietly ruin your sense of calm.00:00:00 Shout-outs to the North Sentinel Islands00:13:00 The 3 Cardinal Sins of Magic Podcasts00:19:00 Julian Is Back In Paper00:41:30 Do You Lie at the Table?00:53:00 Ecobaronen's 1khttps://moxfield.com/decks/eVXxLs3sS0S5dGp4sY--_ghttps://melee.gg/Tournament/View/355163https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/romario-netoThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Eternal Mania Unplugged – Why Callum Wasn’t Allowed Into The Main Event | EP.197
Kai and Callum return from Eternal Mania and the Legacy European Masters with plenty of stories and just a few bruised egos. From night bus journeys and questionable Belgian cuisine to the thrill of sitting across from some of Europe’s best Legacy players, they recount their experiences with equal parts honesty and deck choices that looked smarter on paper than they did in round three.Tune in to find out why Eternal Mania is one of the best community events in Europe, even if your record says otherwise.(No trophies were harmed in the making of this episode)00:00:00 Shuffling for Dummies00:17:00 Friday night in Hasselt01:12:00 Saturday - Legacy & Premodern01:19:30 Chill Out, Twitch Chat01:37:30 CEDH Tournaments Are An Insult To Your Intelligence01:47:30 Sunday - No Kais Allowed https://mtgdecks.net/Legacy/painter-decklist-by-callum-brownson-smith-2580400https://mtgdecks.net/Legacy/european-legacy-masters-2025-eternal-mania-hasselt-belgium-tournament-207436https://x.com/Sawatarix/status/1952712529798406631https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=72365&f=LEhttps://www.youtube.com/@bazaarofboxesThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Goblins, Nightclubs, and the Man Who Broke Legacy | EP.196
In this episode, we bravely attempt to make our rambling sound structured by claiming it’s “about the community.” What it’s actually about is cardboard hoarding, arguing over whether Judge Tower counts as a real format, and trying to convince ourselves that a Ledger Shredder counts as a financial plan.Meanwhile, Johan Larsson strolls in fresh off his Eternal Mania win, dropping Legacy wisdom while the rest of us ramble about goblin collectors, nightclub encounters, and whether playing too many Tamiyos is a lifestyle choice.By the end, we’ve somehow managed to cover tournament prep, travel safety in Kenya, and whether it’s physically possible to fistfight a whale - all while proving that Magic is equal parts strategy, nostalgia, and absolutely unhinged side tangents.00:00:00 Sideboarding Advice @ Berghain00:13:50 Johan Larsson joins the band01:27:30 Listener Questions https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=72365&d=748932&f=LEThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Glimpse Twice If You’re Winning – Combo ELVES Brakdown! | EP.195
Just in time for Eternal Mania to unleash a storm of Legacy degeneracy across Europe, a familiar green menace has crawled straight back into the spotlight: Jaime Vázquez Villares took down the Spanish National Championship and followed it up just the next day with a Top8 in the IMPACT Returns main event... with GLIMPSE Elves!Now, you might have heard it here first... okay, you almost certainly didn't. But Julian is vibrating with joy at the sight of Quirion Ranger once again doing actual, meaningful things in Legacy. After jamming dozens of matches, he's ready to unload his brain about why Glimpse Elves is suddenly a thing again - including a couple of subtle (read: completely overlooked) shifts in the metagame that are opening the door for our little green friends, plus two real problems the deck faces that aren’t named Orcish Bowmasters. Seriously. Stop blaming Bowmaster for everything.Also, no Demon of the Month. We suck. 00:00:00 The Rat King of Berlin...00:06:30 ...fixes Legacy.00:12:00 Bringing Back Glimpse Elves00:48:00 SPAIN Knows How To Legacy01:07:00 ELM & Eternal Mania This Weekhttps://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=71784&f=LEhttps://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=71835&f=LEhttps://eternalmania.com/twitch.tv/BazaarofBoxesThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Phage Against the Machine | EP.194
We regret to inform you that Kai’s Phage obsession has entered what experts are calling the "no-return phase.” Multiple sources close to the situation (i.e. us) report he's started referring to losses as “inevitable consequences of brilliance.” His entourage is pushing for an intervention, but Kai insists it’s all part of his visionary arc. We’ll see how that’s going.Meanwhile, Julian has returned to the MTGO grind with Painter, only to discover that (shockingly) the format has not undergone a spiritual awakening in his absence. Turns out, Legacy is still Legacy, and Painter still paints.Callum, now employed and therefore morally obligated to pretend he has less free time, predicts change is coming. Some new cards are arriving, and one of them might even achieve the sacred status of Ledger Shredder of the Set™ ; but let’s not kid ourselves, the rest will end up in binders or bulk boxes by the weekend.Actually, who still uses binders anyway?00:00:00 Is Kai the Lebron of EDH?00:28:30 Demon vs Treefolk00:38:30 Monday Monetary Modern Mothers 00:45:30 THERE BE NEW CARDS AND SOME GOODhttps://www.twitch.tv/impactreturnsThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
No Bans, No Plan, No Problem? | EP.193
In a bold and daring move, Wizards of the Coast decided to do... absolutely nothing. No bans, no unbans, just leading us on with a "we're thinking about it" and a firm shrug in Legacy’s direction. Naturally, we spend over an hour dissecting this non-event like it’s the Zapruder film.We were tempted to slap a “find out why!” on here like true clickbait professionals in training... but let’s be real: if you’re listening to this podcast, you probably already have a hunch.Still, sit back and enjoy us trying to make sense of the current Legacy metagame (spoiler: Reanimator still good) as we're wondering out loud if Eternal Weekend Europe is just going to be a Reanimator mirror match with cosplay.00:00:00 Is this a Riot or a Rave?00:30:30 Oath of Druids in Legacy00:32:00 No Changes for Legacy, You Serious?!01:06:00 New Big Results Are Inhttps://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-june-30-2025https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/legacy-showcase-challenge-2025-07-0612801617https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/this-week-in-legacy-reanimator-lives-onThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Austria, Las Vegas and Other Mistakes | EP.192
Kai goes to Austria to revive ANT in the most mediocre fashion and makes a ground-breaking discovery about airplanes. Meanwhile Julian's meticulous research uncovers that Aluren is probably no longer viable in Legacy. Monday can't come soon enough.00:00:00 Steak is For Breakfast00:10:30 Kai ANT's @ Austrian Legacy Masters 01:09:00 Magic Con Vegas01:29:30 What Happens On Monday01:44:30 What has Aluren Ever Done For Us?https://imgur.com/a/CIWL7Swhttps://austrian-legacy.com/https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=70388&d=733371&f=LEhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=70251&d=732005&f=LEThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Vegas Casinos Introducing ‘Legacy’ As New Crowd Favorite | EP.191
Las Vegas casinos have announced the addition of Magic: The Gathering’s Legacy format to their gaming options, highlighting the format’s recent surge in volatility as a major draw. Operators view this increased unpredictability as a positive feature, adding excitement and strategic depth that fits the city’s fast-paced gaming environment.Sources indicate that casinos are working closely with Wizards of the Coast to maintain and even enhance this trend, aiming to keep gameplay thrilling and engaging for competitive players. This partnership signals a new chapter in Vegas’s commitment to innovative and dynamic gaming experiences.In a related move, Wizards of the Coast is reportedly developing a Universes Beyond set themed around Las Vegas, promising to bring the city’s iconic sights and high-stakes energy directly into the Magic universe.00:00:00 Callum Wins An Award00:15:30 Kai Has Changed00:21:30 Saga Has Changed00:33:30 Eternal Weekend in ITALY!00:55:30 What's Hot In Legacy?https://magic.gg/news/announcing-upcoming-rcqs-spotlight-events-eternal-weekends-and-morehttps://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/legacy-showcase-challenge-2025-06-08#paperhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/19VFaQPBLqvZWkBN94g3fHgMV7YU0W3iEsqfW09Iz2xQ/edit?tab=t.0Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
*GOLDEN TICKET* Tournament This Sunday!
IMPACT Returns...returns!Each year Spain hosts one of the biggest Eternal Magic weekends of the year. Callum, Kai and Julian have been there multiple times. Team Trios, Legacy, Modern, Premodern...and sometimes even a Super Nintendo exhibition on the side. Check it out on: https://impactreturns.com/en/And here's the deal: Everyday Eternal is giving away a GOLDEN Ticket to the event - and you don't even have to buy a questionable amount of chocolate bars for it. Sign-up now for the tournament taking place this Sunday at 18:00 CEST on Magic Online: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/314836Note: you don't need a Magic Online account for this - instead you can declare "Trial by Combat" by nominating your champion who will play on your behalf: a friend, foe or your pick of Callum or Kai (while supply lasts.)(Should too many people sign-up, priority will be given to Podcast patreon members with seniority for the longest-running supporters.)
You Asked For It – MORE BAD DECKS | EP.190
Following an episode bursting at the seams with some of the worst decks Legacy has ever suffered through, we felt morally obligated to redeem ourselves (and the format) by recording another one in a vain attempt to restore our credibility. Settle in for two hours of memes, failures, and Julian climbing atop his trusty soapbox to share the seductive charm of the unknown. 00:00:30 The Doomsday Detectives are on the Case 00:17:30 We're HOSTING a Tournament! 00:22:30 Kai Gets Exposed 00:27:30 This deck BANKRUPTED Julian 00:38:40 Veteran Explorer Storm 00:52:30 THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL 01:06:30 "I KNEW You Would Bring This!" 01:18:30 This deck is actually good 01:25:30 This deck was Popeye Stompy before it was cool 01:50:30 Getting On A Soapbox https://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?4463-Deck-Monoblue-Control-(MUC) https://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?3231-Deck-Train-Wreck-v-1-4-(Helldozer-Returns-This-Time-It-s-Personal) https://article.hareruyamtg.com/article/96213/ https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2918127 https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7134594#paper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TNK1Jb5r9E&t=42s https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=460 https://old.starcitygames.com/decks/31523 Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
We Rank The WORST Decks in Legacy History | EP.189
Legacy has been around for over 20 years now - time for the boys to review the worst of the worst, the absolute bottom of the barrel of decks the community ever tricked itself into accepting into the format. Callum, Kai, and Julian each introduce three decks from wildly different eras of the format to...properly analyze and never make fun of. Also, Kai has some great tips for you, should you ever find yourself in what he calls the Greater Luxembourg Area. We know this is what gets you out of bed every morning. 00:00:00 THE GOLDEN TICKET TOURNAMENT 00:13:30 The Worst Decks EVER YO 00:19:30 First 00:35:30 Second 00:42:30 Third 00:48:30 Fourth 01:02:00 Fifth 01:14:30 Sixth 01:24:30 Seventh 01:34:30 OF COURSE YOU NAMED THIS 01:46:30 Ninth https://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?3816-Deck-The-Truffle-Shuffle/page2 https://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?2600-Deck-Rabid-Wombat-Mono-White-Control https://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?21544-Deck-Manaless-Ichorid https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2017/09/popeye-stompy-pirates-legacy-mtg/ https://old.starcitygames.com/decks/44895 https://web.archive.org/web/20180407163316/https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/popeye-stompy/ Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
No Callum, it’s NOT Black Lotus | EP.188
Callum rejoins the crew and is immediately wrong - about Black Lotus, of all the cards. Something he turns out to actually have been right about is the return of everyone's favourite, most difficult-to-pilot archetype: 17-colour Midrange Pile. Turns out Rakshasa's Bargain is a real and showing up in playsets across Legacy now. Also, get your bodies ready for the GOLDEN TICKET for the next Impact Returns in Spain in July! Everyday Eternal has picked up one of those and we'll be giving it away to one of you soon! What it do? FREE ACCESS TO ALL EVENTS at Impact Returns throughout the weekend. The more you suck, the higher the value of the ticket, so maybe we should give it away to the worst player we can find; but, as it turns out hosts aren't eligible for it ¯_(ツ)_/¯Seriously though, Impact Returns is one of the coolest, smoothest and beloved Legacy events of the year, and makes for the perfect start to a vacation in Spain/Portugal. Hit is up for ANY information you might need - it's worth it! :-)00:00:00 British Linguistic Depravity00:11:00 Callum's Late Takes On The Bans00:33:30 These Are Your New Toys!01:04:30 IMPACT Returns, returns!01:21:30 THE GOLDEN TICKET GIVEAWAY https://impactreturns.com/https://unityleague.gg/Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
THEY BANNED IT! – Reactions With Bob Huang | EP.187
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAmnesty International Stands Firm in Support of Legacy Format Bans: A Call for Justice Against Mycospawn and Troll of Khazad-dûmMarch 31, 2025 – London, UK – In a bold and unprecedented move, Amnesty International has thrown its full support behind the recent ban of Sowing Mycospawn and Troll of Khazad-dûm from the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. While the organization has long championed the rights of prisoners and the abolition of unjust detention, today, Amnesty makes an exception: we stand united in the belief that these two cards deserve to be locked away in the deepest dungeons of the Magic multiverse, never to see the light of competitive play again.The decision to ban Sowing Mycospawn and Troll of Khazad-dûm was not made lightly, but with a sense of justice that resonates deeply with our core values. These cards, once staples of dominance in the Legacy format, have perpetuated toxic gameplay that undermines the integrity of the game. The endless cycles of resource recursion, unfair board states, and the total disregard for strategic diversity have only served to imprison players in a cycle of frustration. For far too long, these cards have silenced the voice of fair play and decency in Magic: The Gathering.Amnesty International believes that Sowing Mycospawn and Troll of Khazad-dûm represent an insidious form of "cruel and unusual punishment" for players who strive for fairness and challenge. No card, no matter how powerful, should be allowed to perpetuate such an oppressive reign over the creativity and joy that defines the Magic community. These cards have been nothing short of a tyrannical force, suffocating the fun and strategy that make the Legacy format a beloved playground for players worldwide.While our advocacy for human rights remains unwavering, we recognize the need to confront all forms of oppression – even when it comes in the form of card games. Let this serve as a warning to other cards that may follow: Amnesty International will not stand idly by while any force, real or imaginary, seeks to rob players of their freedom to enjoy the game in its purest form. We urge Wizards of the Coast to continue to exercise their power to ban cards that stifle creativity, fairness, and joy within the Magic: The Gathering community.Mycospawn and Troll of Khazad-dûm are now sentenced to the deepest dungeons of Magic history. May they rot there, forgotten, as a reminder that no card is above the law of fun.Contact:Amnesty International Press [email protected]+44 20 7413 550000:00:00 The Man, The Myth, The Legend 00:06:00 Buden Brawl Hamburg 202500:14:00 THEY BANNED IT!https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-announcement-march-31-2025Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Legacy Power Ranking – March ’25 | EP.186
I feel like for the last ~18 months, Legacy has near-constantly been in a state of suspense, anxiously anticipating the next big change. And I can't be alone in disliking it. I enjoy it when not just "the current meta" but the format as a whole settles, and actually allows for people to get deeper into their decks and find their place in the format. It's what initially "entrenched" me into the format, and what I think Magic as a whole could really use. Guess what I'm looking for is a break from the constant hype, change and even just anticipation of the next big thing that might just be around the corner. Note that I don't mean that in a sense of wanting bans to slow down; if anything, quite the opposite. I've always enjoyed Legacy for being somewhat decoupled from the fast pace of what Standard used to be. As such, we're trying to be the change we wanna see, and dive into the depths of not just the format but the meta as a whole to establish what's going on. Yeah, things might surely change again over the course of this year, but I really do enjoy taking a conscious step back and taking a good look at the status quo. Everyone's different, but I feel we haven't done that enough on a greater scale. Less change and anticipation, more admiration!00:00:00 Kai Loves Star Wars Episode II00:10:30 4 Seasons Legacy Review00:29:30 The State of Legacy00:40:00 Legacy Power Ranking / Tier Listhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=65665&f=LEhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=65900&f=LEThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Out of Control | EP.185
Spurred on by a recent chat on the Eternal Durdles podcast, the boys dive headfirst into the age-old lament: where have all the "real" Control decks gone in Legacy? And, more importantly—what makes one in the first place?Armed with ancient wisdom (a.k.a. some 2007 musings from venerable sage Adrian Sullivan), we attempt to unravel the mysteries of Control, why it’s been all but exiled from Legacy, and whether we’re all (read: not Julian) just hopelessly nostalgic for a bygone era—or, you know, actually onto something.00:00:00 AI Takes Over00:11:00 Strategic Archetype vs Role00:17:25 Adrian Sullivan: The Strategic Moment, 200700:40:30 WTF is going on with Control?!00:53:00 Control Can't Compete01:21:30 The Biggest Problem Nobody Talks Abouthttps://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/whos-the-beatdown/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A6rU9pA3gwhttps://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/sullivan-library-distinctions-in-strategic-archetypes/https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/sullivan-library-the-strategic-moment/https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/sullivan-library-why-midrange-rules-todays-standard/Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Callum’s Newschool Painter CRUSHES Lyon+MTGO | EP.184
Callum & Kai headed down into just the most presentable suburbs of beautiful Lyon, France for the annual MTG Ones event. Commentating Day 1, the themselves jumped into the action on Sunday with their trusted Doomsday and Painter variants.In true Everyday Eternal fashion, they once again faced each other for an elimination match for Top8. That, and without a hotel. Because forgetting to book your flight is so 2023.00:00:00 "This Card is Unplayable"00:11:00 They Forgot To Book Their Hotel...00:26:00 MTG Ones Lyon Results00:31:00 Callum vs Kai for Top8!https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=63825&f=LEhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=63744&f=LEhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc3XMkp3YwA1-wort8QA-7SSQ9KjgUOnEhttps://www.twitch.tv/videos/2362337135Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
10-0 GG NO RE – Callum Takes Down The Challenge | EP.183
"New Year, New Me" Callum thought as he...takes down a Legacy Challenge with Painter. Okay, that one didn't last long, but who can't blame him? Cutting through the competition like a 10-0 knife through butter never felt this great. Check out what he has to say about his new list that is quite the deviation from what we used to rock in the archetype.Also, Kai just returned from his honeymoon. Find out why he barely got to see his wife during it. Yes.00:00:00 Watch Kai & Callum @ MTG Ones in France!00:27:45 "I Hate The Fuckin' Eagles!" - Kai's Team Tournament00:59:00 Callum's New Painter List & Challenge 10-0 Run! 01:12:00 State of the Format https://minmaxblog.com/article/we-need-to-talk-about-eternal-weekend-euhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgoneshttps://www.twitch.tv/mtgones/videos?filter=archives&sort=timehttps://article.hareruyamtg.com/article/88860/https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/legacy-challenge-32-2025-01-1212730994Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
EW Prague Stories & Our New Legacy | EP.182
Closing out the year the gang reflects back on attending the biggest European Legacy events of the year in everybody's favourite city, Prague. Tune in to find out whether we took home any promos/Top8s, learn more about Callum's wedding plans, and why you should own a playset of Great Whale!We also reflect on one of the more anticipated B&R rounds in recent memory, and which change Callum predicts to happen in early 2025!A big HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you! Whether you support the cast through attention, worth of mouth or financially - you're what keeps us going, and we're massively grateful for opportunity to keep Everyday Eternal going strong well into its second decade of not taking ourselves too seriously <300:00:00 Luxemburg Makes Its Debut00:19:00 Legacy Floor Stories00:58:00 Legacy Top801:30:00 Da Real MVPs <301:36:30 Kai Gets That Tinker in Vintage!01:46:30 The Most Insane Game01:49:30 PREMODERN, BABY!02:03:30 Initial B&R Thoughtshttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=62405&f=LEhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=62405&f=LEhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=62578&f=PREMhttps://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/this-week-in-legacy-eu-eternal-weekend-2024https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-december-16-2024Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Winning EW Vintage+Legacy – with Max Gilmore & Kelvin Wallace | EP.181
With Callum busy bringing metal to rural German villages, Kai and Julian invited BOTH Eternal Weekend North American champions to the show. By that, we mean Kai was doing all the scheduling work while Julian was kitesurfing in Egypt. Join us as Max Gilmore and Kelvin Wallace share their thoughts about their deck choices and states of the two formats. One of them in particular straight-up thinks his team broke a format in half despite not casting Psychig Frog or Brainstorm - and why he won the tournaments out of spite after being disrespected. 00:00:00 Opening a Munich Brewery 00:07:00 Legacy of the North 00:11:30 The State of Vintage 00:26:30 Winning Vintage Champs 01:12:30 Winning Legacy Champs https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=61967&f=LE https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=61956&f=VI https://www.youtube.com/@MaxtortionMTG https://legacynorf.com/ Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
History Channel: The Next 7 Legacy Bans | EP.180
One of our all-time most beloved episodes was a review of the origins of the Legacy format and the first seven bans required to keep it stable (and Survival of the Fittest).Today we continue our History Channel...series? I don't make the rules, so I assume two episodes on the same topic almost half a decade apart constitute a series. Join us as we look back at how Wizards of the Coast's handling of the format evolved, as we share their reasonings and our own stories from around the time. Oh, and Kai got married, like the madman he is.00:00:00 The First 7 Bans00:10:50 Treasure Cruise00:26:30 Dig Through Time00:48:00 Sensei's Diving Top 01:07:00 Deathrite Shaman & Gitaxian Probe01:24:00 Wrenn and Six01:38:40 Underworld Breachhttps://everyday-eternal.com/74-history-channel-the-first-7-legacy-banshttps://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Banned_and_restricted_cards/TimelineThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Calm Before the Storm – Eternal Weekend On The Horizon | EP.179
What the Dauphiné Libéré is to the Tour de France, the Anzid Eternal Showdown is to Eternal Weekend now, I guess? Either way, Magic Online recently hosted the preparation event for the upcoming big Legacy tournaments across the globe, and we're here to review the results. Kai also reports back from his boot camp piloting the most difficult deck in the format, and whether he's ready to rock it in Prague next month. Oh, and someone's getting married. Can you guess who? 00:00:00 Dual Land Communism 00:09:30 Oops-All-Spells Boot Camp Report 00:13:30 It Dies To Shoot the Sheriff 00:23:30 Anzid's Eternal Showdown 00:41:30 Creator Showdown https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pvO2AkXC5Vaim3sEZLmXpFo5-6bNqNBp3l2K5XnC04A/edit?gid=303790053#gid=303790053 https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/anzids-eternal-legacy-showdown-2024-11-1012704512 https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2297708578 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h3vnb7w6SdGN7EFb7pa8lgiM_H0HNNyI/edit?gid=6520524#gid=6520524 https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2297708578 Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
ETERNAL WEEKEND Japan – And Kai’s New Deck You’ll Never Guess | EP.178
Another giant Legacy event in the books, and of course Kai used to go to kindergarten with the winner, or something. We've given up on finding any halfway decent Legacy player in Japan whom Kai isn't associated with in one way or another. I'm genuinely not sure whether this is a running gag or actually true - but we're all here for it either way.Get a great look back at what went down in the biggest Legacy tournament in the world this year thus far - and find out which "hardest deck in the format" Kai is gonna rock at EW Europe, and why literally nobody in the Discord was able to guess it. Spoiler: previous generations of gamers actually went to prison for this, so Kai could finally be free.00:00:00 Julian Must Return To Egypt00:14:00 Remember Accelerated Blue? 00:23:00 EW Asia Analytics00:50:00 EW Asia Results01:26:00 Quick Vintage Look https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/116326https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/441720https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=60548&f=VIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyY71GNsGC4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-yiHAHdvcUThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
L’ÉDH, c’est moi & Bin Laden’s Anime Collection | EP.177
"As you SEO plugin, I advise you to find a different title for today's episode." Where do you even start with today's episode? I guess it's one of those that remind me of why we don't release show notes publicly: we got as far as the second bullet point today - and even that's being generous. Jump into a wild ride touching on Rofellos, Cheating, and Osama bin Laden's favourite pastime. 00:00:00 Callum's New Castle & Osama's Secret Stash 00:22:30 EDH Society and Its Future 00:54:30 The Greater Picture 01:02:00 World of Warcraft, YouTube & EDHRec https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=59802&f=LE https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/on-the-future-of-commander Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Europe DOMINATED by one Guy | EP.176
Almost 400 people gathered in Italy for Europe's largest Legacy tournament series, the 4Seasons in Bologna. Even more importantly, this iteration also featured the finals of the European Legacy Masters. Following 5k+ players grinding it out all across the continent for an entire season, 110 qualified players gathered in the Emilia-Romagna capital to crown their champion. Kai was on the ground to witness it all and do commentary, while also casually Top8'ing the Team event playing Vintage. What's not to love?ALSO: BIG News, as ELM IV will *not* be held in Italy in 2025!00:00:00 Kai's Flight Gets Cancelled, Because...WTF?!00:06:30 4Seasons Teams Top8 for Kai00:23:00 WotC doesn't print creatures with downsides anymore00:29:00 European Legacy Masters III00:48:00 ELM IV will Be In Belgium 00:57:00 4Seasons Legacy Main Eventhttps://www.spicerack.gg/events/decklists?event_id=1179102https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=59305&f=LEhttps://europeanlegacymasters.com/Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Exploring America & Post-Ban Legacy | EP.175
Grief is dead, Kai went to America, and the boys discover some of the weirdest dishes known to man. Have you ever tried Sauerkraut Pancakes or Sardine Milkshakes? And what exactly is the Eldrazi Lifestyle? Find out more and discover why none of us can agree on what happens in December. Also, there's a HUGE European Legacy Masters and 4Seasons announcement at the beginning of the episode - definitely DO NOT MISS THIS! 00:00:00 BIG European Legacy Masters News!! 00:12:30 Real US Food Or AI-Generated Filth? 00:22:00 "Do You have Guns?" 00:29:30 Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy 00:38:30 Kai Faced 40(!) Challenges 00:43:00 NRG Madison 00:49:30 Grief is Gone. What Now? 01:24:00 Is Eldrazi a Lifestyle? ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB-TDADiNzM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S0QFF_m03k https://x.com/4Tournaments/status/1829889785726714282 https://topdeck.gg/bracket/rwAGTvQBfXNYeYuKvvi2 https://topdeck.gg/bracket/Tpk9nQ0OeYguabXikOr5 https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/august-26-2024-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/legacy-challenge-32-2024-08-2812678531 Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Do You Have The City’s Blessing? | EP.174
As the crew finds out that Kai has been living under a rock, both he and Callum completely shock Julian with revelations about things neither of them has ever done. Callum also announces which type of tournament Wizards of the Coast will surely kill next year, and why it's probably for the better - unless they find a different way to run it.In the second half of the show, we look into specifically two cards that are tearing up the format right now, and find out why Kai has to paint a City's Blessing token as soon as possible!00:00:00 Why the UK will NEVER sponsor us00:11:30 Skipping The Ban Talk00:12:30 The Ban Talk 00:17:00 Splitting Away $50k 00:28:00 Japan NEVER splits00:36:30 WotC Will Kill Secret Lair Showdowns00:46:30 ESPER ZOO Wins A Challenge!00:56:30 Even Japan Plays ZOO now! https://docs.google.com/document/d/19tsoQ_ZzQvmfHZKzB0qVcD1F2WQRJ1uV4HP7zIc7oHI/edithttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1EFmA1gfDnYf_Audmr1DCzaeAqi51QUzlGmlDgSCQAeQ/edithttps://x.com/pastimesonline/status/1821296645881131108https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QTb4Ewtztnf_KYOFkrCBfDlBwcGaTtNiFUfTeWvaBvw/edithttps://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6554389https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6555910https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=58315&d=636084&f=LEThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
IMPACT Legacy Debrief + Callum Rocks PREMODERN | EP.173
¡Viva España, caballeros! - The boys return from Impact Returns in beautiful Narón, Galicia with a bag full of stories and to the surprise of everyone, even a Top8. Jump into this episode and join us on a review of our 4-day ride holiday in Spain, doing commentary, playing tournaments and having an all-around amazing time! Especially Premodern lovers are gonna have their fun time with this one, as Callum walks us through not only his 6-2 Legacy finish but also his Premodern Top8 with Goblins! 00:00:00 Are Noodles Pasta? 00:03:00 Eternal Weekend Changes 00:17:30 IMPACT Returns Debrief 00:28:30 Callum's Legacy Main Event 00:50:00 Julian Makes THE WORST Mistakes 00:59:30 Callum's Premodern Top8 01:36:30 Legacy Main Event Top8 01:44:30 This deck will DOMINATE September https://x.com/impactreturns1/status/1817473764570914826 https://x.com/callumsmithmtg/status/1817616131596706107 https://x.com/callumsmithmtg/status/1817260260513706381 https://www.magic.gg/news/eternal-weekend-returns-in-2024 Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Kai Conquers France 🇫🇷 | EP.172
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9YUyGcu6kwCallum is back from his extended hideout in Italy, while Kai just celebrated the opening of the Sawatarix World Domination Tour OF DOOM. As part of the tour's first stop at Gone Legacy in Lyon, Kai's travelling circus allowed you to play with Chaos Orb in Legacy. Tune in to find out how that worked out, and learn about a couple new exciting decks that put up some very noteworthy results - promise it's not just that stupid Eldrazi deck that keeps murdering Julian on turn 3!00:00:00 So long, and thanks for all the Cephalids00:16:30 Eldrazi Keeps Murdering People00:21:00 Spinning Kai's Wheel in FRANCE!00:44:00 ENERGY is a Legacy deck now?!00:56:30 290 player Legacy Showcase Resultshttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=57085&f=LEhttps://www.mtgo.com/decklist/legacy-challenge-32-2024-07-0612655590https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNy1aBc2VZLoeVOmqyDzXhJi4SV0DGGZeYK49LIje4c/edit?usp=sharinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn8LN3ySn4k&lc=UgxADyvNwpgcjE5gJHh4AaABAghttps://www.mtgo.com/decklist/legacy-showcase-challenge-2024-07-0712655534Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Callum’s Tier List + Why He’s Hiding Abroad | EP.171
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL7n5hMmOAI&list=PLhAJZyLBTDL6bHqP1Jl2w8fP_AeKh0-du&index=2Following a widely-celebrated cocaine scandal, Callum steps down from London Legacy Monthly to move away; according to The Sun. We hit you with the real news - and why he's currently hiding out in a rather unnamed Italian town. Scheming from his villa, Callum has set up the ultimate MH3 impact tier list of all the new cards coming into the format. However, Kai comes in last-minute with an entirely unranked card and why he thinks it's a real thing. 00:00:00 Julian goes to Greece, Callum hits Italy, and Kai gets nasty at Bergain 00:11:00 Callum's Tier List 00:28:00 Nardu, What Were They Thinking? 00:36:30 Necrodominance, Kai Was WRONG 00:43:30 All The Dirty Rest 01:34:50 Talon Gates of Madara ?!?! https://x.com/callumsmithmtg/status/1802285247515545658 https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=56599&f=LE https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=56688&f=LE Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Psychic Frog is the TRUTH | EP.170
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ciy2Wkar40g&list=PLhAJZyLBTDL6bHqP1Jl2w8fP_AeKh0-du&index=4In a shocking twist of events, the boys discover a stunning correlation between the most played deck in the most recent Legacy Showcase Challenge, and the highest winrate in the format. Skip the first 25 minutes in case you already know, as we decipher the arcane scrolls of wisdom. In the second half of the show, we get ready for the annual Modern Horizons shakeup, reviewing a bunch of good, bad or, as Callum puts it, an utterly unplayable card Julian brought to class. Turns out one of those cards is looking MUCH better than the Twitterverse has given it credit for thus far, and Callum expects it to become a 4-of staple in the most played deck.Also, Julian listens to a podcast with sharktooth-necklace-wearing hosts...or so he thought.00:00:00 Julian Thinks Kai is Desperate00:13:30 The Most Played Deck w/ the Highest Winrate ?!00:27:20 Kai's MH3 Spoiler Picks 00:34:10 Callum's Picks00:49:30 Julian's Picks01:15:30 This Card is completely Overlooked! A Big THANK YOU goes out to the work of the Legacy Data Collection Project!https://www.patreon.com/legacydatacollectionhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=55909&f=LEThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
You Are The Best Player On the Podcast – Truthfully Answering Your Hottest Questions | EP.169
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKqiAJlA1KgJulian, Callum & Kai try something new, as they get together for their first VIDEO-episode in the history of Everyday Eternal.Answering YOUR hottest and most controversial statements submitted via our Discord, we discover more about our hosts and their thoughts than the doctor ordered. Tune in for tuns of fun, and let us know whether you'd love to see more video episodes in the future.00:00:00 Kai Gets Into the Hardest Club In The World00:12:45 Magic Players Are Soft As Fuck00:20:05 Julian is 1 Step Away from Becoming the Once-a-Monce-Paper Player Who Wants Things Banned To Make His Pet Deck Better00:24:05 Deck Specialist Culture is Cringe00:31:05 You have Cheated in a Sanctioned Magic Event00:44:55 The Legacy Format has No Identity; play Modern00:53:15 You Are The Best Legacy Player On The Podcast01:02:05 Legacy Players Are Smarter Than EDH Players01:13:15 You Wish Magic Was Less Socially Awkward As a Hobby01:21:45 Magic's Got About 5 Years of Life Left In Ithttps://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/may-13-2024-banned-and-restricted-announcementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGa_tbspGpUThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
New Decks But Will They Last? | EP.168
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gu6ThO3fWU&list=PLhAJZyLBTDL6bHqP1Jl2w8fP_AeKh0-du&index=7Callum & Julian are joined by Eli Goings (goblinlackey1) to explore some of the new & adapted deck making an Impact in Legacy right now - and to look at some of the inofficial MH3 spoilers that dropped this week. 00:00:00 The Worst National Anthem00:10:00 Beanstalk = Cheating00:24:00 FROGMITE is a Legacy card00:33:50 Is it Lands? Is it Depths? It's DOM HARVEY!00:45:00 Merfolk Like It's 201100:52:00 MH3 Spoilers & OTJ Impact cards https://twitter.com/goblinlackey1 https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=54718&f=LE https://www.mtgo.com/decklist/legacy-showcase-challenge-2024-04-2112630965 Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
SERIOUS WHAT IS THIS?! – Drawing A Line in the Sand | EP.167
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RJQYpmUTIY&list=PLhAJZyLBTDL6bHqP1Jl2w8fP_AeKh0-du&index=8Callum Wins a Vintage Tournament, Kai Opens a Magic Café, and Julian thinks this is bullshit! 00:00:00 ¡Viva España!00:16:00 Callums Wins a Vintage Event!00:36:00 Kai Opened A Gaming Café...in Lage?!00:47:00 JULIAN IS NOT OKAY WITH THIS https://twitter.com/callumsmithmtg/status/1779564108657897828 https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6305157#paper https://www.lord-of-legacy.com Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
Britain, Germany & Italy – Legacy Across The Continent | EP.166
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2oeXbIDfNc&list=PLhAJZyLBTDL6bHqP1Jl2w8fP_AeKh0-du&index=9After being delayed because of The Great Technical Difficulties of London (2024), the three of us reunite to talk shit and play Legacy across all of Europe. Callum breaks out his new RG Painter list, Julian plays his first Paper event in a couple months, and Kai tries not to get scammed at 4Seasons.00:00:00 Faking Your Own Death, Skiing & Warhammer00:16:00 Callum Top8s with RG Painter00:25:00 Julian Soul Cauldrons at Et Cetera00:44:30 WotC now HATES Stickers!00:52:20 Kai Cheated at 4Seasons..on us!01:09:30 4Seasons Top8 Reviewhttps://twitter.com/callumsmithmtg/status/1771987741351272849https://www.facebook.com/4seasonsBologna/posts/pfbid0Zz9PHSbM9o28vKyQsVv5zq7iBLetDL9CNWGA232McMN8swPVXQW1JxaWCZDrRn36lhttps://twitter.com/callumsmithmtg/status/1772011398798750027https://twitter.com/EtCeteraMagicThank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
IF YOU CAN’T BEAT HIM, INTERVIEW HIM – Marco Montani Wins ANOTHER 4Seasons! | EP.165
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaXT_EETtKw&list=PLhAJZyLBTDL6bHqP1Jl2w8fP_AeKh0-du&index=10Marco Montani is one if not the most successful Legacy player of the last couple of years. He has Top8'ed FOUR 4Seasons Legacy Main Events, including back-to-back events of 400-500 players. "Guess who Top8'ed again?" has become Callum's catchphrase of almost every 4Seasons event our crew attended, and at this point things are getting ridiculous.Coming fresh of yet another Top8 (and a win!) at the Legacy Main Event earlier this month, this interview is Part 1 of this week's double feature episodes. While Kai...actually where is Kai? We're not even sure, but Callum & Julian have invited Marco to the cast to share his secrets, and get to the truth about what makes him so near unbeatable to almost everyone in the world.00:00:00 Marco DOES what Callum CAN'T!00:10:00 Urza's Glasses, overpowered?00:17:10 Marco Won a Legacy Challenge with ISAMARU?!00:23:30 Few Games With Tons of Decks00:30:20 Project Management Skills Translating to Magic00:38:00 Marco always CHALLENGES his superstitions00:44:50 How Should You Approach Legacy?01:00:30 Why Marco Played Stifle01:08:30 Why Marco Still Attends (and crushes) Events x.com/MarcoMontani17Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
GET DAZED, NERD – There’s A Patron Wizard in Town | EP.164
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4WCbt7UIzQ&list=PLhAJZyLBTDL6bHqP1Jl2w8fP_AeKh0-du&index=11Japan, Japan never changes - especially when it comes to Legacy, as probably one of the weirdest decks in years Top2's the 233-player God of Legacy event. Ever made the mistake of thinking of Faerie Seer & Spellstutter Sprites as Pauper powerhouses? Think again, because they ripped right through this tournament, joined by their new partner in crime, Patron Wizard. Aether Vial, Stifle, and 21 creatures that are of course joined by Ensnaring Bridge - what's not to love? The boys also take a concerning amount of pride in finally getting a prediction right (Surveil Lands), and lay out why they're not on-board with the long-term future of Leyline of the Guildpact in Legacy. And Goblins is a combo deck now, so we better treat it as such. 00:00:00 Goblins Is A Combo Deck00:20:00 Julian Comes Clean About Stifle00:25:30 Surveil Me Like One of Your French Girls00:45:30 UB Reanimator is back...but different01:01:00 PATRON WIZARD ANIHILATES JAPAN https://www.mtgo.com/news/mtgo-blog-02202024 https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=52613&f=LE https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=52381&f=LE Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
WE WERE ON A BREAK! – Kai Takes On Callum | EP.163
For a hot moment, Kai, Callum & Julian return to their hometowns to record just the most excellent of podcast episode of the year thus far. Tune in to find out how one small misclick devalued the entire MTGO Markov Manor economy quicker than even Argentina could have done it. Also, place your bets NOW as Legacy's most heated rivalry heads into its second round: Kai vs Callum is ON and they're gonna be battling it out in both Legacy and on skis! Callum has skied at least twice before so this will be an easy victory for him, innit? 00:00:00 The Boys Are Back In Town00:11:30 MTGO accidentally CRASHED its economy with one misclick00:23:30 WE WERE ON A BREAK00:38:00 The Best Dead TCGs00:56:30 The Kai vs Callum RACE is on! Thank you for tuning in,Until next time!Julian
We Don’t Talk About Legacy Today | EP.162
Caught in the twilight zone between the biggest events of the year, and the hosts dispersing all around the world to record a new album and party in Tokyo, Callum, Kai, and Julian talk about anything but Magic...almost. For news about Kai's Top8 in the Japanese God of Vintage championship, skip to the second half of the show. First half is all vibes, no gripes...except for learning about the dark side of Japan. 00:00:00 Kai Learns About Russia 00:11:00 Will Kai Move Back To Tokyo? 00:37:10 The GOD of Vintage 00:44:30 Jewel Shops is INSANE 00:54:00 The Vintage Top8 https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=50841&f=VI Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Anuraag Das Launches Stage III Of Coverage Master Plan | EP.161
Anuraag Das, the greatest Magic event broadcaster since the late Renaissance is joining us for a special episode: instead of a review of what has happened, we want to close out the year by looking forward to 2024. Coming up on the third year of his master plan of making Magic coverage sustainable, he lets us in on previously undisclosed personal news - and what those mean for the future of Magic coverage. Bonus: the differences in producing Eternal Weekend US vs Europe - and which one Anu liked better! Your guess? 00:00:00 Kai's Prison Adventures 00:08:45 Anuraag, Yu-Gi-Oh Champ! 00:25:00 Anu did THIS to be invited to the Miracles Cabal 00:31:00 Why Coverage? 00:43:20 Who is BradleyJX, The Man Behind the Curtain? 00:57:45 ANU FELL ASLEEP DURING LIVE COVERAGE?! 01:02:00 Why 2024 will be vastly different 01:22:00 Anu's Thoughts on EU coverage 01:32:00 Discord Q&A 01:42:00 Why There Won't be a Vintage/Legacy Super League soon https://twitter.com/anzidmtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Wm4s8bOUY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiSYdD1ay7Y Thank you for tuning in, Until next time! Julian
Why Aren’t YOU Playing The Best Decks? | EP.160
With Kai still in prison, Callum & Julian go deep into the 15,000+ matches played over all three Eternal Weekends, and the metagame that presented itself. Armed with the densest data the format has ever seen as a whole, we explore which decks ultimately performed the best, and this fits into the general trend of format evolution. 00:00:00 Julian's Trip Into The Desert00:15:00 Callum Rules Premodern & Vintage00:27:00 4Seasons Top8 - 12Post Triumphs!00:39:30 Eternal Weekend NA Results01:16:50 15,000 Matches Later: The Best Decks 01:37:30 Metagame Blind Spot: This Deck RULEZ 01:40:30 Looking Ahead https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=50205&d=571470&f=LEhttps://mtgtop8.com/event?e=50213&f=LEhttps://twitter.com/TriumphofTKhttps://www.change.org/p/urge-wizards-of-the-coast-and-games-workshop-to-upload-warhammer-40k-digital-cardshttps://mtgmeta.io/tournaments/18190?mix=17924,17838 Thank you for tuning in, Until next time!Julian
Kai Got CRUSHED by a Burn Prodigy @ Eternal Weekend | EP.159
Two in the books, one more to go! Kai, Callum & Julian take a deep dive into the results of Eternal Weekend Europe & Asia, revealing some of the surprising best-performing decks of both events - and some real stinkers! We also share tons of behind-the-scenes, on-the-floor, and other stories from around both events - and pick THE favourite person to win EW North America! 00:00:00 Our EW Europe00:34:00 EW EU Meta00:47:30 EW Asia Meta 00:50:30 Best Performing Decks EU 01:02:30 Worst Performing Decks EU01:11:10 EU Top801:25:40 Best Performing Decks ASIA01:29:45 Worst Performing Decks ASIA01:40:30 Asia Top8 01:57:30 The COOLEST deck in Asia! Win Rate overview: https://everyday-eternal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EP159_WinRateEW2023.pngEW Asia VODs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n7jwN44gw4&list=PL0cAoHgvlWeRDo6pduEBNZnC4hg0tvB6nEW EU - All Data: https://mtgdecks.net/Legacy/eternal-weekend-europe-2023-legacy-mainevent-j-k-entertainment-gmbh-tournament-145035/winratesEW Asia - All Data: https://mtgdecks.net/Legacy/2023-asia-legacy-championship-big-magic-tournament-145373/winratesEW Suicide Black 8-2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6001801Memory's Journey Field Guide: https://twitter.com/faultedform/status/1576663199113695232 Thank you for tuning in, Until next time!Julian