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Monster of the Week - Constructing Old School Magic

Wak.Wak.se
Magic: the Gathering
Old School Magic
Premodern
Survival Of the Fittest
Old Frame Vintage
Arvika
Aluren
Lion's Eye Diamond
Italian Nationals
Tournaments
Storm Deck
Community Building
Elves Deck
Sly Deck
The Rock
Premodern Format
Tournament Organization
Vintage
Lindstrom Vintage
The X-Files

A podcast from the X-files crew where figures from the Old School Community about different decks in OS and Premodern.

Hosted by Assistant Director Seb from Flipping Orbs and Wak-Wak.

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Latest Episodes

Seb and Anton have a chat with Patrick McElligott about the newest Storm deck in Premodern: Snap Cradle Pop. How much mana can you make with Snap, Gaea’s Cradle, Crop Rotation and Temporal Fissure?!

Seb is out! Never to be seen or heard of again!? Thankfully we have Anton that can pick up the reins. He is joined by no other than Martin Berlin in this END OF THE YEAR REVIEW. And who will pick upp the mantle from Åland that we haven’t heard or see... more

Seb have some help from Svante with the co-hosting this week. They have a chat with Frank about his run during UTC and they delve into Atog builds and its place in todays OS.

Seb and Anton have a chat with Brandon about his “Forbidden crypt” and his great run with it.

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Recent Guests

Patrick McElligott
An avid MTGO player and contributor to the Elf community.
Episode: Episode 100 - Snap Cradle and Pop
Martin Lindström
A prominent player turned tournament organizer in the Swedish Magic community
Organizer of the Swedish Nationals
Episode: Episode 96 - There is something rotten in the state of Denmark
Frank Rofellos
Magic player and deck builder
Episode: Episode 95 - PM Euros 2025
Mike Harris
Episode: Episode 94 - In memoriam of Jens Jaeger
Flint Esbill
Long-time Premodern player
Episode: Episode 94 - In memoriam of Jens Jaeger
Aaron Dix
Episode: Episode 94 - In memoriam of Jens Jaeger
James Smith
Episode: Episode 94 - In memoriam of Jens Jaeger
Tom Metelsky
Episode: Episode 94 - In memoriam of Jens Jaeger
Andrew Walker
Episode: Episode 94 - In memoriam of Jens Jaeger

Host

Seb
Host, known for his roles in various gaming-related endeavors and his deep involvement in the Magic community, bringing both expertise and a friendly rapport for engaging discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Top-tier premodern content

    A hidden gem of the MTG Premodern scene

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hiroru
    Spain9 months ago
  • It calls itself an old school podcast but ran out of old school content after 3 episodes and switched to premodern podcast. Premodern is not old school.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    shorvberg
    5 years ago
  • Old school fun!

    Monster of the week follows on the tradition of the flipping orb podcast. It’s a must listen to any fan of old school. Cheers from Brazil!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RicardoMBarros
    United States5 years ago
  • Stoked

    Glad to see it, looking forward to more. Top notch Old School.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JR Choreboy
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners highly appreciate the in-depth explorations of old school Magic strategies.
Overall, the content is viewed as essential for fans of old school and Premodern formats.
The camaraderie and humor among hosts and guests bring a delightful and engaging atmosphere.

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Episode 93 - Sneak attack! [REDACTED]
Q: What did you think was your strategy going into the May monthly?
Scott explains how he prepared for the matches, focusing on his deck's strengths and card synergies.
Episode 93 - Sneak attack! [REDACTED]
Q: How are you feeling about this deck?
Seb expresses enthusiasm, highlighting the fun and explosive nature of the deck.
Episode 93 - Sneak attack! [REDACTED]
Q: Scott, tell us, who are you and like your magic story? What up?
Scott shares his history of playing Magic since the 1990s and his return to the game at the end of the pandemic, leading to his involvement in the Premodern format.
Episode 87 - Contamination
Q: What are some of the matchups that your deck excels against?
Alvaro mentioned that his deck performs well against Goblins and other creature-heavy decks due to the synergy with Contamination and several powerful removal spells.
Episode 82 - Brian Snoddy
Q: Do you have a different approach to working on the different projects compared to Magic?
Brian mentioned that each project is different and described his experience working on RPG illustrations, adapting his style accordingly.

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Content primarily revolves around the Old School and Premodern formats of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on deck strategies, tournament experiences, and community stories. The engaging discussions often feature prominent figures from the Old School Magic community, who share their expertise on deck building, card synergies, and the evolving metagame, all while bringing a mix of personal anecdotes and humor. A unique aspect is the sense of camaraderie among guests, highlighting the social connections and community dynamics within the game, making it a welcoming space for both competitive players and casual fans alike.

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1. Patrick McElligott
2. Martin Lindström
3. Frank Rofellos
4. Mike Harris
5. Flint Esbill
6. Aaron Dix
7. James Smith
8. Tom Metelsky

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