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Monster of the Week - Constructing Old School Magic

Wak.Wak.se
Magic: the Gathering
Premodern
Old School Magic
Noobcon
Combo Decks
Sly
Premodern Format
Arvika
Dreadnought
Lobstercon
Survival Of the Fittest
Tournaments
Old Frame Vintage
Premodern Tournament
Storm Deck
Aluren
UTC
Elves
Lion's Eye Diamond
Troll Cup

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes102Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Seb have a chat with the Västervik crew about their take on OS and Bonnies climb into a new community after moving to a new town.

Episode 111

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Episode 110 - Pez

Monster of the Week

In this episode Seb gets to know Pez better and they talk about his life, magic journey and hios way to get that fish.

Pez LDB winning deck Lobstercon 2025

Seb and Anton are joined by Henrique Martins to talk about his Mono Red Ponza deck in Premodern.

Episode 109 - Mono Red Ponza

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Henriques Wildfire deck.

Chromatic Black

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Seb and Anton have Álvaro over again and check in with his BG Contamination (Chromatic Black) that he played in this years Chile Nationals.

Álvaro’s BG Contamination (Chromatic ... more

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Recent Guests

Henrique Martins
Guest; noted Mono Red Ponza player and Portuguese Monthly competitor
Portugal Monthly, Premodern Webcam League
Episode: Episode 109 - Mono Red Ponza
Álvaro Galindo
Guest, Chilean Premodern player notable for Contamination innovations
Episode: Episode 108 - Chromatic Black
David Raczka
Deckbuilder who broke Premodern back in 2024 with a sophisticated Battle Box project
Independent/Community Figure
Episode: Episode 107 - Premodern Battle Boxes
Mikael Magnusson
OG Premodern player, also known as Skogstokig on MTGO
Premodern community, located in Stockholm
Episode: Episode 105 - 4CC
Brian Su
Competitive Magic player, currently focusing on the Replenish deck.
Episode: Episode 101 - Replenish 2.0
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

Hosts

Seb
Host of the show; Assistant Director at Flipping Orbs; frequently guides conversation across Monster of the Week and Constructing Old School Magic.
Anton
Co-host of the episode; contributes as a primary co-host across Monster of the Week and related series.
Svante
Co-host and discussion participant; frequent contributor in Swedish Old School context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Top-tier premodern content

    A hidden gem of the MTG Premodern scene

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hiroru
    Spaina year 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
    6 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 States6 years ago
  • Stoked

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JR Choreboy
    United States6 years ago

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Very informative for listeners seeking strategic depth and event insights.
Energetic hosts balance humor with expert knowledge.
Top-tier premodern content with fresh perspectives.
Old school fun with a strong community vibe and engaging guests.

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Episode 110 - Pez
Q: What band or artist first made you really care about music?
Pe z recalls Marilyn Manson as a pivotal early influence, highlighting how his exposure to provocative art shaped his sense of identity and rebellion, a theme that echoes in his approach to competitive play.
Episode 107 - Premodern Battle Boxes
Q: What criteria do you use to decide which decks belong in the meta vs. dark horse vs. semi-spice categories?
The approach centers on data-informed selection: top decks with solid data go into the meta, less-played but historically strong or novel decks become dark horses, and decks that offer unique interactions or fun, offbeat strategies fall into semi-spice. The goal is to balance win potential with teaching value and community interest.
Episode 107 - Premodern Battle Boxes
Q: How did you start structuring your Battle Box to be both balanced and approachable for new players?
Dave explained that he began with eight core decks, selected for a balance of archetypes and accessibility, then layered in spicy and dark horse options to maintain variety. He emphasized testing and adjustment with proxies as part of the iterative process, so players can learn without being overwhelmed by a large card pool.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monster of the Week

What is Monster of the Week about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on Old School and Premodern Magic, with in-depth looks at deck archetypes, meta shifts, and event recaps from a tight-knit community. Conversations swing from specific tech like Twiddlevault, Replenish, Erhnamgeddon, and Contamination to broader topics such as event logistics, prize dynamics, and the social fabric that sustains the scene. A standout trait is the blend of technical analysis with warm, humorous banter and a clear emphasis on mentorship, community building, and local scene development.

Noteworthy is the ongoing focus on living metagames and data-driven deck evolution, plus frequent references to international events, community-led initiatives, and the evolving relationship between online and offline pla... more

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2. Álvaro Galindo
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