I’ve Got ?????’s, A Premodern Podcast

Whats better then one Lobstercon Top 8, why two! Today we sit down with Cameron Heise, who secured his second North American Premodern Championship Top 8 with Parallax Replenish. Lets enjoy a pleasent conversation!

Today we sit down with Michael Coyle, our runner up from the North American Premodern Chamionship. We dive into UB Stiflenought and its performence on the day. Join us and enjoy!

On the road to the biggest Premodern weekend thus far. We take an hour to sit down and chat with none other than Martin Berlin, the creator and steward of the Premodern format. We ask how it began and dig into some of his thoughts on the state of the format, banning philosophy and other odds and ends. Enjoy this wonderful conversation and thank you to Mr. Berlin for joining us.

Its that time of year folks. Lobstercon 2024 is around the corner so we gathered a crew of Premodern Smarties to bring you there Top 8 picks in this awesome episode of I've Got Questions.

Today we sit down with the two time champion, James Smits. We talk event, decks and all things in between!

The Duress Crew is on fire and pushing the possibilities of community within Premodern. Today we sit down with Tony and Jay to discuss all things Duress Crew, from recent success to future plans. Hop on in and enjoy!

We continue our retrospective with our elf master Nick Mayo from the Duress Crew!

Another PSS is in the books and we begin our look back talking to one of the pillars of the Online Premodern Community, Chris DiBiase.

It's a brand new season of the podcast and today we are talking to Chris Roy, winner of the New England Premodern Summer Regional, and amazing 64 player event put on by the Duress Crew. Chris took this down with an amazingly innovative version of the one and only Stasis.

Together we talk the day, the deck the choices and some odds and ends. Come enjoy the conversation.

Decklist

https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=57685&f=PREM

The Shrimp reigns supreme as it takes down Spanish Nationals. Join our conversation with the winner, Juan Sanz, to discuss the journey.

Deck:

https://www.tcdecks.net/deck.php?id=40329&iddeck=427575

Its Nationals season and we are starting in the beautiful country of Spain. We are joined today by Fito Coira, who finished second with a spicy survival madness infestion awesomness deck. We talk the day, the atmosphere and all things cool about this deck. Join us and enjoy!

Deck List:

https://www.tcdecks.net/deck.php?id=40329&iddeck=427576

Today we sit down with Chris Tolar, TenArms on MTGO. Chris is a leading force within the Enchantress tribe and he goes over the deck in detail. If you want know Match ups, details and all the rest, be sure to tune into this awesome episode.

Definitive Enchantress Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SzVq5CahbkGyPrnadi5s-bXoOY1HhNlZsXRQPoncuFM/edit

Today we are joined by Grant Paris, also know as thekingslayer on MTGO. We sit down and discuss his recent win of the Season 11 Championships for The Magic Online Society. Bringing a very innovative take on Elves, we look at how it came together, the pro's and cons and also his answer o the most underrated, overrated and needs to be broken card of Premodern. Sit back and enjoy.

Decklist:

https://mtgdecks.net/Premodern/elves-decklist-by-thekingslayer-2061615

It's time to dive into the hottest tech in the swamps!! Mono black Contamination is on the docks with Alvaro and Mclean. learn the ropes, hear the story and enjoy!

Today we sit down with Chris DiBiase, one of the wonderful mods for the Premodern section of the Magic Online society to talk the ins and outs of the structure, challenge's and awesome parts of the community.

Interested in more? Click Below!!

https://www.premodernseries.org/

Follow on twitter: /premodernseries

It's time to bring the spice. We all love our competition but today is about community involvement, events and all the spice. We are joined by Sunny Seelamsetty, an amazing person working within the New York scene to bring the crews amazing events. We talk about all of this in the upcoming episode.

BELOW IS INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING ENDLESS WURM SPICE EVENT!

Saturday, May 4th at 11am Details and signups can be found at http://tinyurl.com/EndlessWurm 10 spots remaining Prizes for top 3 most creative decks (rk post altered playmats) and stamped card prizes for performance Feature matches will be streamed at http://twitch.tv/seelam_fire

If anyone has questions, feel free to direct them to me at: http://Seelam.Fire (Sunny S) on twitter (@seelamsettys)

We are back and better then ever??? In any case, we are joined by White Weenie pilot and enthusiast Gary Roth. We discuss his January win and February run in the Premodern Monthlies, along with where the archetype is now. Enjoy the ride with the little guys!

January Report https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRp6ntnCMa90NhovxsLXtpjUg-YCpFG6UG--8r2RP8kPtlTFjD97B0jLvPT0LyYG5osvByWBQ-oJoHz/pub February Report https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQCSiK7DvnEjerUerdiLk4ac8oI0fYoOFpfgSXrhj0UmuiqitrI73cW7hJmxHq9EZi_pJ0Iv7ycQihV/pub A Primer on Premodern White Weenie https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSNVwxCSMrs4F9901dKvLJj2c9Peyn2NKG5cnakR3riAWYdp-anBXvAcaIeurfSt684OAg7oYcl4R-e/pub The Taxonomy of Blue White decks in Premodern https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRk7ZMuDk-WmmFkL62Dq1TSouBo6gE27XjURf23oJT0waOky9H1p8JWJyOhz7nXXfIKRdtQGa4_zpgQ/pub Cincinnati meetup https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSiq3mvXBU664vO0W7Dl4GvnEMJbJEXR4SiRiD9RScil1Tadn5HY0oqWNPHP_0d7dgbACXYUu74pVgK/pub

Who loves the Super Gauntlet? We know you do!!!! Mr. Arnold joins us today to talk one of the most exciting series of the year and break it all down!

Today we sit down with Brad and Nick, two members of the amazing Duress Crew. This cast goes over community building, cool hangouts and so much more! We hope you enjoy.

With 2023 coming to a close, we sit down with Ethan, winner of the Misty Mountain Winter Finals event in Madison, WI. We talk the deck, the win and all things premodern fun!

Enjoy and happy 2024!

After a brief hiatus, we had a chance to speak with Dave Kaplan, multi format all star and Shrimp Aficionado. Delving into the deck, the premodern experience and the New York scene. This compact episode has a little something for us all! Make sure to enjoy!

Fresh of the November Monthly win, Rich Shay sits down with us to discuss the evolution of a possible new powerhouse and share his thoughts on a variety of topics.

Today we sit down with McClean Denny, a FEB master, and consistent performer across webcam, paper and MTGO metas.

After a holiday hiatus, we sit down with Fall Brawl Champion David Raczka and talk about his unique take on an old Classic, Mono Blue Dreadnought.

Italian Nationals is on the horizen on the weekend of November 25th. We sit down with two of the TO's to discuss some history and news on this fantastic event.

Today we sit down with Pablo Suarez and discuss some of his philosophy and just premodern in general!

Today we speak with Carlos about his experience with Goblins at Spanish Nationals!

Today we sit down with Nacho to discuss the amazing success of Spanish Nationals. Let's have a great conversation.

Today we sit down with Alex, who came in ninth with PitRack at Euro's 2023. Who said black is dead?

Today we sit down with Shafer Hanson, who piloted RG Survival Welder to a Top 4 finish the the Misty Mountain Fall Cup.

Today we speak with Misty Mountain Fall Cup Top 8 Competitor Peter McGrain about his UG madness run at the event.

Today we sit down with Jacob Poulsen to discuss his runner up finish at the 2023 Euro's with 5c Weenie. The deck wowed and impressed all day and the story begining to end is amazing. Stay tuned for stories, testing and all things Gathering in this episode!

5c White Weenie

Jacob Poulsen, Euro's 2023

1 Exalted Angel

4 Meddling Mage

3 Mother of Runes

4 Savannah Lions

4 Silver Knight

2 Soltari Priest

3 Enlightened Tutor

2 Fire // Ice

4 Lightning Bolt

4 Swords to Plowshares

3 City of Brass

4 Flooded Strand

2 Gemstone Mine

1 Island

6 Plains

2 Undiscovered Paradise

3 Wasteland

1 Crusade

1 Engineered Plague

4 Mox Diamond

1 Rancor

1 Seal of Cleansing

1 Winter Orb

2 Tormod's Crypt

2 Pyroblast

1 Exalted Angel

2 Armageddon

2 Disenchant

1 Ray of Revelation

2 Engineered Plague

1 Cursed Totem

1 Warmth

1 Worship

Tyrant Oath Or Mono Green Ponza has ben making a splash in the Premodern metagame, taking down the Misty Mountain Spring Cup and creating havoc online thru MTGO. Today we sit down with the innovator, TvTyrant and Misty Champion, Ricky Thorson, to discuss the evolution and play of this exciting deck!

Today we sit down with the runner up at the Misty Mountain Fall Cup, Michael Phillips. Michael has been on a tear lately with a top 16 finish at lobster con, a runner up finish at Misty Mountain and a top 8 finish at the Music City Premodern Championship with GW enchantress. Lets take a dive in!

Today we sit with Jeff White and discuss his PSS run for Season 5.

Today we sit down with the hosts and organizers of the PSS, Flint and Michael. We discuss how participants were picked, how they felt it went and various ups and downs. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did!

Carrying on with our PSS retrospective, we are joined by Top 4 competitor Tom Metelsky. We discuss the lead up to the event and the matches he played. Come on in and enjoy!

The memories roll on as we speak with amazing PSS competitor Alvaro Galindo about his experience in this season of the PSS. Enjoy the episode!

In our next installment of the PSS retrospective we sit down with Jared Doucette, who finished in the top for of season 5. We talk deck selection, past and present PSS's and share great stories along the way. We hope you enjoy the episode!

With the 2023 PSS coming to its finals, we sit down with Michael Arnold and Discuss how he chose the decks he did, how the PSS has changed since season 1 and the general overall feel of the event. Take a seat and have an enjoyable listen!

Well, you had to know it was a matter of time. Joined by the awesome Ron Taylor we go a full 90 minutes into stasis. What has its evolution looked like, what cards are good and trash, and should you splash colors?

Stasis may bore you, but this conversation is essential to playing and understanding the match. We hope you enjoy!

Today we sit down with the new South American Champion Demian Vernieri (Kuban on MTGO). We talk about the lead up and the event, the awesome elf list w/Natural order. Come enjoy the conversation!

Today we dive in the horror of Max's Amazing Zombie infestation Living death deck from the July Monthly. A combination of numerous threats and quick action this deck is due for some great run throughs! Listen up and pick it up!

We are joined by w/ Patrick Burt, Francisco Pawluszek, and Ricky Wilhoyt on todays episode all about that amazing Terravore. Take a listen as we dive into unique archetypes and insight on these wonderful shell!

Today we sit down with Jared Doucette and discuss what goes into an event large or small. From budgeting to prizes to the overall experience, this episode provides a good base for starting your journey of hosting premodern events.

Join us today as we speak with Kyle Monson about has awesome 2nd place finishing deck from the May monthly. Watch as we dive into the evolution of an awesome deck.

Ferngully - 2022 Fall Brawl

https://www.tcdecks.net/deck.php?id=38302&iddeck=352007

Esper Dead Guy - 2023 Sping Fling 10th

https://www.tcdecks.net/deck.php?id=39631&iddeck=422232

Deedguy Ale - MAy 2023 Monthly 2nd

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24081024521488387&set=g.855849764604295

The premodern world is shaken by the banning of Land Tax. An impromptu roundtable with many format luminaries was had live and here is the upload of that recording. Sit back and take in a wonderful 3 hours of takes and opinions!

*******EXTREME NOTE**********

Recorded before land tax ban. Red Party Time!

Today we dive deep with two amazing red mages. Aaron Dicks is the king of premodern slight, with multiple top 8 and bubble finishes in very hostile enviroments. Chris, while not known as much by his real name is Iron_Lungs on MTGO and consistently shows red power there.

Sit back and enjoy this reed deep dive and have your questions answered!

Today we speak with Madison local, Nathan Marhefke, about his 2nd place finish in the Midwest Premodern Championship. Nathan is a MTG grinder and undercover Premodern ringer, with a win and a runner up in 2 Misty Mountain Premodern events! Join us for stories, combat and an awesome time!

UW Stiflenaught:

Deck

4 Meddling Mage

4 Phyrexian Dreadnought

1 Swords to Plowshares

2 Opt

3 Daze

4 Counterspell

4 Foil

4 Gush

4 Impulse

4 Stifle

4 Vision Charm

4 Portent

1 Plains

4 Adarkar Wastes

4 Flooded Strand

9 Island

Sideboard

3 Swords to Plowshares

2 Disenchant

2 Annul

2 Last Breath

1 Brain Freeze

2 Winter Orb

1 Blue Elemental Blast

2 Hydroblast

In the aftermath of the Midwest Premodern Championship, we take the opportunity to site down for a late night chat with Francisco Pawluszek, Top 8 competitor and amazing human being. We talk the events of the day and the fun that was had in the wonderful city of Madison!

Wrapping up Lobstercon 2023 Coverage with Dmitri Novikov, one of the top placing burn decks at the event. We talk prep, Matches and all the glory that was Lobstercon. Hope you enjoy!!

More Lobstercon content. Spencer and I sit down and talk about the elves deck he played to a 9th place finish in the main event and 3rd in the day 2 event. How did those little elves feel through the da? Tune in and find out!

Today we speak with Peter Smits, who ran through the Lobstercon pack to a Top 8 finish with the Goblin Horde.

Today we get to enjoy the wonderful voice of David Daniel, Spring Fling 2023 winner, Lobstercon Participant and Draco Blast Connoisseur. Due to unforseen circumstances (Thanks microphone) This is a one man show. None the less, enjoy the conversation with one of the most awesome people in premodern.

Lobstercon is upon us! And in honer of such an amazingly fun event, My comrades and I did a nice 4 round draft to make our Fantasie Top 8's. Who was close, who missed, who really cares!!! This was an episode made in fun, for fun and don't take any of it to seriously. Sit back and enjoy the drama and Hijinks!

In another lead up to Lobstercon, we talk with James Hadley, the Mastermind behind dredge at home, a beautiful graveyard based deck that has many a mind turning.

Today we do some Lobstercon prep with recent Czech Premodern Champion, Marc Eric Vogt. We talk overall feel of the deck, the different traits of the versions available and how it is sitting in the metagame.

1 Shard Phoenix
1 Ancestor's Chosen
4 Swords to Plowshares
4 Counterspell
1 Ray of Revelation
1 Foil
4 Gush
1 Duress
1 Portent
2 Gaea's Blessing
1 Armageddon
4 Mox Diamond
1 Ivory Tower
4 Scroll Rack
4 Land Tax
4 Oath of Druids
1 Seal of Cleansing
2 Sylvan Library
1 Engineered Plague
4 Flooded Strand
1 Forest
8 Island
1 Plains
4 Undiscovered Paradise
Sideboard
1 Gorilla Shaman
3 Meddling Mage
1 Psychatog
1 Akroma, Angel of Wrath
1 Annul
1 Hydroblast
1 Pyroblast
2 Ray of Revelation
1 Tormod's Crypt
1 Ivory Tower
2 Engineered Plague

Guest: Marc Eric Vogt

Host: William Hirst

Sound Mixing: Maximilian Walch

When you get to talk with a personal Magic hero, its's a wondeful time. Today we got to sit with Michael Flores, a man that has shaped many philosiphies and metagames with his Magic theory and skill. We speak about UW control, brewing, sligh, community and so much more in this amazing episode. Do I Have my best arguments on lock, and my best descriptions ready. Not a chance, but Michaels energy and passion are the true story here. I hope you enjoy this ride as much as I did.

Guest: Michael Flores

Host: William Hirst

Mixing: Maximilian Walch

Burn Baby Burn. Today is a flaming hot episode with non other then Flint Espil. We talk about his monthly winning list, Sligh. Has this version cracked the code to be able to withstand the pressure that Parfait and Dreadnaught have laid down upon it. We get into the details today!

Today we take a twisting detour from the grind of monthly winners and serious archetypes into the winding road of brewing. And who else to be our car mates then the Ponza man himself, Brian Kowal, and the Grodfather, Ryan Grodzinski. Come take a ride as we discuss brew philosophy, current ideas and me, making myself look foolish with silly ideas!

Sound mixing - Maximilian Walch

Host - William Hirst

Guest - Ryan Grodzinki, Brian Kowal

Today we speak with Ricky Thorson, also known as thursdayisgod on MTGO. A stand out in the MOS, Prison Enthusiast, and 2 time top 8 competitor in the Misty Mountain Cups, he is always bringing the lock down. Today we dive into UR WelderMud, with which he top 8'ed the last Misty event.

sound mixing - Maximilian Walch

Get ready to rage against the norms as we sit down and go back and forth with the Amazing Tom Metelsky. We talk list, winning the monthly and all things Magic and Rock. Also, HOT TAKE WARNING. I may or may not have some crazy idea's to share with Tom and the world. Let us know what you think!

sound mixing - Maximilian Walch

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Sam Black, coming of a win at the Misty Mountain Spring Cup with his UWg TaxRack deck. We talk about magic origins, the day of the event and the matches and we also dive into smaller formats that could utilize the premodern card pool.

Fresh off a runner up finish in the Misty Mountain Premodern Spring Cup, we are joined by Michael Horn, an Iowa player piloting one of 2 Gro-a-Tog lists to the top 8 in the event. We talk intro to premodern, how the day went and pro's and cons for the deck. Stay tuned and enjoy.

2 Psychatog

4 Meddling Mage

4 Quirion Dryad

2 Counterspell

2 Foil

2 Peek

2 Swords to Plowshares

4 Daze

4 Fire // Ice

4 Gush

4 Opt

3 Portent

2 Winter Orb

4 Mox Diamond

1 Plains

8 Island

4 City of Brass

4 Flooded Strand

1 Armageddon

2 Chill

2 Swords to Plowshares

2 Engineered Plague

2 Pyroclasm

2 Blue Elemental Blast

2 Red Elemental Blast

2 Disenchant

Who is hungry today. We have a mouthful of an episode with the one and only Mike Harris, a leading member of the Hermit FEB fan club and co host of the amazing Premodcast. We talk all things FEB, from MU to small detail and situation, while also touching on past experiences. So grab a seat tuck in your napkins for a huge helping of this Druids favorite meal.

Find the Premodcast on any of the open streaming services

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Huep, aka The Cloudgoat Ranger. Michael has been the king of premodern content through his work on gameplay videos, the PSS and noth the Spring Fling and Fall Brawl. Additionally, he is an amazing player and Just took down the January Monthly with his take on Rg Goblins. We delve into his run today and discuss various card choices as well as touching on content for Premodern and where does it go from here.

You can foloow Michael at the following:

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cloudgoatranger
Twitter: @CloudgoatRanger
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CloudgoatRanger

Today we have a conversation with Francisco, otherwise known as fpawluszmtg across a multitude of platforms. A Modern and Legacy player who has taken to the Premodern format with gusto. We talk UW shrimp and why it has advantages over its total blue brother, hot takes and content creation. Be sure to check out the link below to watch more. Enjoy the Show!

fpawluszmtg Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@fpawluszmtg

Today we are joined by rising literary star and Rock explorer, Lanny Huang. We dive into what lead him to the temple of the Rock, various versions he has tried and what it feels like to have a hit content article. 

Iron Man vs. The Hulk

https://medium.com/@lannynyny/iron-man-vs-the-hulk-6f31362b412

Rager Rock

https://www.tcdecks.net/deck.php?id=38276&iddeck=351629

Proactive Rock:

https://www.moxfield.com/decks/t0eZzB7m_ECb4N64KDAsPw

Lobstercon Rock:

https://www.moxfield.com/decks/9SrNlI5RIEmNttHhvtZ2Iw

For the very first episode, we speak to Cyberpunker. A leading voice for the MTGO Premodern community and the Magic Online Society. We speak on his start in magic and the archetype he has been perfecting, UG Survival Madness.