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Hardcast

Duress Crew
Magic: the Gathering
Lobstercon
Duress Crew
Pre-Modern
Eternal Weekend
Pre-Modern Magic
Legacy
Goblins
Duress Crew Winter Regional
Community Building
Premodern Data Project
Magic the Gathering
Premodern
Cephalid Breakfast
Susan Van Camp
Pittsburgh
Dreadnought
Boston
Tireless Tribe
Dead Guy Ale

Hot Damn! Duress Crew made a podcast? Join our rotating band of merry hosts as we navigate Dominaria.

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PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes49Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
GamesHobbiesLeisure

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Latest Episodes

HARK! The lobster molts! Lobstercon is the largest Premodern event in the Americas and is the coronation of the North American Premodern Champion. The whole gang piles into the studio for a hype episode. A few minor updates and an itinerary of how to... more

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Billy sits down for a MASSIVE shoot-the-shit with Phil Lorrain of the Zoo Crew, DxC's most unworthy rivals. They chat about PM, Phil winning his own event, AAA, and sprinkle in some New England punk lore.

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Having tasted forbidden knowledge, Lore Whores Ben and Matty drink deeper from the chalice that is the histories of Dominaria. Their second tome is The Eternal Ice, by Jeff Grub. This sorcerous scripture is book II of the Ice Age Cycle.

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SILENCE, FOOL! A champion is speaking! Sara Schaefer managed to slay 120-sumfin lesser wizards at the Duress Crew Winter regional. Billy has an enlightening chat with her about how she got into Premodern, what's it like to be a Replenish homie in a t... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Lorrain
Chieftain of the Zoo Crew
Zoo Crew
Episode: Phil Villain and the Zoo Crew
Sara Schaefer
Winter Regional winner, pre-modern Magic player
Episode: Postban Replenish with Sara Schaefer (DxC Winter 1st)
Justin Proven-sall
A recovery journal addict and player known for his skills in Magic: The Gathering.
Episode: The Fittest and its Survival (Sac, Justin P, Billy)
Jonathan Phillips
Champion of the New England Premodern Autumn Regional
Episode: What's a crab rangoon to a crab rangoblin? (Jonathan Phillips, #1 NEPM Fall)
Drew Lemmeries
Enthusiastic Magic player and participant in the tournament
Granite State Grinders
Episode: Episode 25: Halloween at the Zoo
Rich Shay
2025 LobsterCon PM Champion
Episode: Episode 17: LCPM25 Champion Rich Shay
Travis Schneider
Magic: The Gathering player and co-host of Shared Discovery podcast
Shared Discovery podcast
Episode: Episode 15: Tribe with Travis Schneider
Ian Adams
Top competitive Magic: The Gathering player and Goblins deck expert
Episode: Episode 13: RB Goblins with Ian Adams (DxC Winter Champ)
Jerry Mee
Notable figure in Magic's New England history and former host of Leaving a Legacy
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Episode: Episode 6: Pooping a Premodern with Jerry Mee

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Content

    Keep it up I guess…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    J^
    United States8 months ago
  • Deaconlori

    Duressipes! Technical values really good, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deaconlori
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Premodern podcast

    Just like hanging out with your friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brealest
    United States2 years ago
  • A stellar debut from an iconic crew!

    What a great addition to the already stellar lineup of premodern focused podcast. The Duress Crew not only leads by example by fostering an amazing community which has inspired several regional premodern groups (mine included) but they are talented magic players as well. I can’t wait to hear what’s in store in terms of their discussions on community, strategy, and just general discussion about what makes pre-modern the best format in Magic!

    -KCGregor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aGregorP
    United States2 years ago
  • Lets F* go!

    Awesom content! Looking for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SebiX83
    Poland2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Community-driven with strong emphasis on pre-modern circles
Consistent focus on community and collaboration over purely competitive talk
Strong sense of local scene history and culture
Casual, friendly banter and approachable for newcomers
High-quality guest insights and event-focused content

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#209
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#163
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#113
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#219
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#18
Denmark/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#47
Finland/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Federalization of Premodern (Hodge, TQ, Phil N)
Q: Have you noticed a recent shift in the pre-modern community?
Yes, there's been a significant influx of new players and greater interest in competitive avenues.
The Federalization of Premodern (Hodge, TQ, Phil N)
Q: What is the Tournament of Champions?
It's a competitive event aimed at advancing the skill level among players by having qualifiers where only the best can participate.
The Federalization of Premodern (Hodge, TQ, Phil N)
Q: Can you tell me a bit about Rose City Premodern?
Yes, they're a group that organizes events and has a vibrant pre-modern community focused on creating engaging and fun gameplay experiences.
The Fittest and its Survival (Sac, Justin P, Billy)
Q: What does it mean to you to get mentally prepared for a tournament?
Justin elaborates on his thought process, rituals, and strategies for tournament preparation.
What's a crab rangoon to a crab rangoblin? (Jonathan Phillips, #1 NEPM Fall)
Q: What would you like to ask the next guest?
I want an album recommendation.

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A lively show centered on pre-modern Magic: the Gathering and the local scene, with heavy emphasis on community building, tournament reporting, deck theory, and event logistics. Hosts and guests trade stories from regional play, LobsterCon, and online-adapted formats, often mixing practical strategies with nostalgic lore and behind-the-scenes community dynamics. The tone is casual, playful, and highly community-driven, with frequent banter between crews and a strong focus on fostering an inclusive, hobbyist network around niche formats.

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Hardcast launched 2 years ago and published 49 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hardcast include:

1. Phil Lorrain
2. Sara Schaefer
3. Justin Proven-sall
4. Jonathan Phillips
5. Drew Lemmeries
6. Rich Shay
7. Travis Schneider
8. Ian Adams

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