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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the fourth round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Beef vs. Salt! Tomato vs. Fried Rice! With special guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Marianne’s Cheesepulls (@mariannes_cheesepulls)! The post 229. Munch Madness: Beef vs. Salt; Tomato vs. Fried Rice ft. Matt Cole & Marianne’s Cheesepulls! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the third round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Chicken Wings vs. Hotdogs! Chili vs. Curry! With special guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Eric Silver (@el_silvero)! The post 228. Munch Madness: Chicken Wings vs. Hotdogs; Chili vs. Curry ft. Cupcakedex & Eric Silver! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the next round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Corn vs. Cake! Pickles vs. Potatoes! With special guest judges, The Jersey Daves: Left Trigger Right Trigger’s David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) and Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer & creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked)! The post 227. Munch Madness: Corn vs. Cake; Pickles vs. Potatoes ft. David Flamm & David Page! appeared first on PodCavern.

Get ready to rock out with bonafide wizard, Ross Love and certified champion, Shane Plante as we dive into the story behind their indie animation series, aptly titled... Wizard n' Champion. Having worked together for years on shows such as Wander Over Yonder, Hilda, and Mickey Mouse, Shane and Ross have accrued a deep bag of animation tricks. Premium Fantasy Studios is what happens when they combine forces and use their unique powers to create something bold, raunchy, exciting and entirely their own. Building something unique also comes with its own unique struggles along the way. Ross and Shane share with us both their challenges and their triumphs in this premium, fantastical, profanity-ladden episode of The Most Fun Podcast! The post Shane Plante and Ross Love (Premium Fantasy) appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal go out for a drink to celebrate Angus’ burgeoning relationship. Next thing they know they wake up with a terrible headache and have to piece together what happened. The post EP152 – Over-Inking It appeared first on PodCavern.

Our guest this week is Good Luck High Five's Maria! She's brought an old school 2019 Standard deck that is near and dear to her: Pants (where "pants" means auras). Maria shares not only how the deck works but also what it meant to her to play and compete with it. Vinny and Neale talk about Spotlight Series Toronto, saying Farewell, and how to pronounce "libraries". The post Maria with Standard Pants appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the first round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Peaches! Soup vs. Noodles! With guest judges J.P. Karwacki (@j.p.karwacki) and Aslam Choudhury! The post 226. Munch Madness: Eggs vs. Peaches; Soup vs. Noodles ft. J.P. Karwacki & Aslam Choudhury! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down the bracket for this year’s Munch Madness! Did your favorites make it into the competition? Who do you think will come out on top and be crowned Food Of The Year? The post 225. Munch Madness 2026 Bracket Reveal! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week's guest is ManaDad and his Only Bad Cards cube. This is all about drafting and playing with some of the absolute worst cards ever created. What is in the cube? How does it play? Why would you do this to yourself?? Neale and Vinny talk about the official Untapped Libraries Commander Tracker. Our email is [email protected]. The post ManaDad with Only Bad Cards Cube appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal is short a few important organs so he and Angus head to their local Black Market to get some ethically sourced replacements. There they meet Brody (Woody McCadden) who helps figure out their best alternatives to the big corporate dream streaming services. The post EP151 – Does Sal Dream of Electric Wheat appeared first on PodCavern.

Dennis is a man of many talents and many interests. An accomplished animation FX artist, he is currently working on the highly FX-driven series X-Men ’98. He is also a prolific doodler, and his keenly observed location sketches leap from the page with bold, decisive pen lines. With his comic series, The Skyward Isles, Dennis brings together his many talents and passions to create worlds and characters that burst with color and personality. For Dennis, color and personality are intrinsically linked. In this episode, he shares how his artistic approach is deeply connected to his synesthesia, giving him a unique perception of sensory phenomena that shapes his expressive signature style. The post Dennis Moran appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) sneak a bunch of tasty treats into the movie theatre! Slushies! Iced Capps! Popcorn! Junior Mints! Red Vines! Sour Patch Watermelons! Nachos! Plus, clams, brussels sprouts, and marzipan take a trip to the Random Meal Generator for a nice cursed movie snack! Smashing! The post 224. Movie Theatre Food! appeared first on PodCavern.

Joining us this week is James with his Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon commander deck. James is one of the hosts of the Planeswalker Traffic Report and we dive into magic aesthetics and customizing a deck with your favourite cards. Neale and Vinny talk about analog art, Mr. Show, and our new promo card. The post James with Skittles, Taste the Painbow appeared first on PodCavern.

This episode we delve into the uncommons-only format, Clover, with its creator, OnionBug! OnionBug walks us through the format and her General Kreat deck. Neale and Vinny talk about building commander decks in all colour combos, being explosive and terrible on Arena, and quasi-Partners. The post OnionBug with General Kreat in Clover appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are visited by engaged couple Linda and Jeremy (Jinny Rodriguez and Josh Degagne) to talk about what it’s like planning a wedding in Super City. The post EP150 – Bridezilla Plus One appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) talk about the unsung hero of the appliance world, the Food Processor! Hummus! Pesto! Dips and Goops! It’s Greg’s first episode as a host of the show! You’ll be hearing more of him from here on out! (Teffer’s still here too, don’t panic!) Plus, the Random Meal Generator serves up SPAM, Sumo Citrus, and Hungarian Wax Peppers! Hot Take? SPAM is Tofu. The post 223. Food Processors & Welcome Greg! appeared first on PodCavern.

Kadi & Eunice review Malinda Lo's Last Night At The Telegraph Club and talk about period pieces, romance novels, and the beauty of intersectional representation. The post 133. Last Night At The Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal have benefactors who will cover all their future legal fees…but the boys are still hemorrhaging money! Surely if they sit down and go over their spending habits they can find a spot to make a few cuts. The post EP149 – Attention to this Deficit appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the relationship between food and magic! What is a Green Witch? What makes things like honey, cinnamon, apples, and black pepper so special? Are Takis magic? Plus, what happens when filet mignon, parsnips, and jelly beans make their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 222. Food & Magic! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, patron Maddy Dever joins Teffer to talk about The Art of Feeling by Laura Tims! We're talking about grieving, living with chronic pain, the surprising joy of finding people who value you, and the mortifying ordeal of being known. The post 132. The Art of Feeling by Laura Tims appeared first on PodCavern.

While Sal is busy working on an important task for The Daily Deposit Angus tries to fill the void left by Travis with a sidekick for hire (Jason Summers). The post EP148 – Side Hustle appeared first on PodCavern.

Our guest this week is Del! He's the co-host of the Planeswalker Traffic Report and builder of this week's deck: Uncle Touchy (a Patton Oswalt reference). Uncle Touchy seems like it should be a beast to play against. And it is. And that's the point. It's built to produce the most incredible nightmare game of commander possible (with everyone's consent). Neale and Vinny talk about our Local LGS, combo in a casual meta, and "the thirteen guy". The post Del – Uncle Touchy appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Eric Silver (@el_silvero) talk about Pastrami and Montreal Smoked Meat! What’s the difference between these two beautiful staples of the North American Jewish Deli? What link do they have to a common ancestor? Why is Smoked Meat just called Smoked Meat? And what happens when lamb chops, apples, and nutritional yeast find their way into the Random Meal Generator? Thanks be to Nooch. The post 221. Pastrami & Montreal Smoked Meat ft. Eric Silver! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan joined Teffer and Kadi to talk about relationships, sex, peer-to-peer education, and, of course, their new YA sex ed resource, Let's Talk About It! Join us for a conversation about taking the fear out of dating, who to talk to about what you want to do, and what to name your favourite beet! The post 131. Let’s Talk About It with Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) talk about starting the new year with foods that make us feel taken care of, the liminality of the post-holiday season, Sheetz, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and more! Horse go fast! Beans are abundance! Pork is wealth! Eat some legumes! Plus, what happens when canned tuna, pineapple, and nori make their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 220. Ease Into 2026 & Make That Horse Rice Money ft. Matt Cole! appeared first on PodCavern.

Happy New Year #Strugglies! A new year is upon us, and for your friendly neighbourhood podcast hosts; Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n), that means fresh new Lighthouse Words! (or "Words-of-the-Year.") YAY!!!!! Brie's frankly happy to be done with last year's word & Nick's new word has its very own mascot. Intrigued? Take a listen & check in with your trying-to-be-creative-in-this-busy-late-stage-capitalist-nightmare buddies as we update you on the Tank Fillers & of course the Struggles as we head into 2026 with space heaters to reignite the creative fire. The post E96: Hunker Mode Activated appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal try to take their minds of their recent loss by suggesting new hobbies to each other. The post EP147 – Pop Cultural Exchange appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) announce the nomination form for Munch Madness 2026! The post 219. Munch Madness 2026 Nominations are LIVE! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, Kadi and Eunice review Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley! We talk about communities going through hard times, intergenerational trauma & healing, and the importance of storytelling in marginalized communities. Then, we get vulnerable about recent events and our own experiences as cultural minorities. This book is so good, y'all. It's so good!! The post 130. Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley appeared first on PodCavern.

This week’s episode features Ivy Foxglove, Magic Ambassador, Doctor of Psychology, and Rakdos superfan. Ivy’s deck stars one of the most recent Voltron commanders: “Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat”. We talk about bulk rares, giving yourself a challenge, and rubber-ducking. The post Ivy Foxglove – Circus Freak is a Compliment appeared first on PodCavern.

We speak with Chris Dainty, owner of Dainty Productions Inc about all the advantages that come with being a small boutique studio. Through animation, apps, games and books, Chris follows his restless creative instincts, always looking for ways to grow and innovate in today's shifting media landscape. Oh and he's also an ice carver! And he animates with ice?? How is that possible? Chris explains it all in detail on this episode of The Most Fun Podcast. The post Chris Dainty appeared first on PodCavern.

The Grunge District Dumpster Divers have made it all the way to The Super City World Series of Little League and Co-coaches Angus and Sal must inspire their team to their first win of the season. But our Co-Coaches haven’t considered what this win will cost them… The post EP146 – Broken Home Run appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah! We get into our favorite fried foods, alternate latke toppings, sufganiyot, and the joys of letting your food traditions come from a big blend of influences! Then, we use the Random Meal Generator to whip up a delicious Hanukkah dish using duck breast, blackberries, and couscous! The post 218. Happy Hanukkah & Your Taste Buds Never Forget! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to Justin Bragg from Le Jus (@lejus_mtl) about bringing his delicious smash burgers to NDG, his love of diner culture, filipino food, and putting mashed potatoes on a sandwich! Then, we see what happens when brisket, rutabaga, and balsamic vinegar find their way into the Random Meal Generator! The post 217. Smash Burgers ft. Justin Bragg from Le Jus! appeared first on PodCavern.

Meg Ferguson is an accomplished animator and animation director best known for her work on the hit show Hilda, for which she was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Direction. She is also a dedicated community builder and a vocal advocate for the rights of artists. Meg founded OATS (Ottawa Animators Talking Socially), a community group that provides a safe space for artists to connect and discuss constructive solutions to the challenges they face, whether in the studio or in the wider community. Inside the studio and out, Meg communicates with intention, sparks collaboration that moves teams toward shared goals, and amplifies the voices around her. The post Meg Ferguson appeared first on PodCavern.

Does an “episode zero” truly exist? Get to know your hosts, Tab and Spence as they explain what the heck they’re doing here!!! For the most fun experience, our Patreon... The post What is the most fun podcast? appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about gluten! What is gluten, how does it form, how does it work, and why can’t some people digest it? Why is it so hard to make good gluten-free bread? What’s the difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease? And, of course, what happens when sausage, carrots, and apple sauce find their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 216. What Even IS Gluten?! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week's guest brings the rock. Rachel Kendra's Toggo and Silas Renn commander deck generates a lot of artifacts to make a Grixis landfall-affinity deck. We also talk Norwegian sauna, naughty rabbits, and deckbuilding as storytelling. The post Rachel Kendra – TogSi appeared first on PodCavern.