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Spike Colony

Lanny Huang
Magic: the Gathering
Premodern
Premodern Magic: the Gathering
Oath Of Druids
Goblins
Burn
Premodern Showdown Series
The Rock
Blue-White Dreadnought
Tournaments
Easter Championships
Grotog
Premodern Community
Engineered Plague
Sabo's Web
Mono Blue Control
Dreadnought
Storm
Gears Theory
Premodern Format

Michael J Flores and Lanny Huang keep you up to date on the latest news, interviews, and theory around Premodern, Magic: The Gathering's most balanced and fun format, comprised of cards printed from '95 to '03. Join us every week anywhere where podcasts are found!

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FIRST LOSER!!!

Check out the latest on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny⁠

Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony⁠ (donations grant access to the follower discord!)

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Anyways my work schedule has been a little crazy and it's been tricky to nail down times to record, hopefully getting back on a regular release schedule soon!

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YouTube

Lanny and Mike are DONE WITH MATH! No more math.

Check out the latest on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)

Check out the Premo... more

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Check out the latest on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)

Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: spikeco... more

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Recent Guests

Lan D. Ho
Magic: The Gathering enthusiast and player
Episode: Moneyball Black, Meddling Mage, and more! w/ Lan D Ho
Andy Levine
Guest known for his competitive play in Magic: The Gathering
Episode: Picking a Deck w/ Andy Levine!
Andy Vollmer
Top eight competitor known for his Blue-White Landstill deck
Episode: Interviews on the floor of Sacred Torch Showdown $3K
David Tao
Top four competitor, played four color Terrageddon
Episode: Interviews on the floor of Sacred Torch Showdown $3K
Lan D Ho
A prominent player in the Premodern Magic: The Gathering scene
Episode: Getting Good with Lan D Ho!
Billy Mills
Host of the Duress Crew Hardcast
Duress Crew Hardcast
Episode: Quantitative and Qualitative with Billy!
Stephen Wyatt Bush
Competitive Magic player and frequent collaborator
Episode: NYC Meetup End Boss, SWB!
Andrew Levine
Top eight competitor at the 2024 Lobstercon North American Premodern Championships
Episode: Playtesting with Andy Levine!
Dr. Rich Shay
Acclaimed player in the Magic: The Gathering community, known for his success in online play.
Episode: 3 Hours of Bad-Mouthing The Rock with Rich Shay!

Hosts

Michael J Flores
Co-host and commentator, often sharing insightful analysis of deck strategies and experiences in competitive play.
Lanny Huang
Co-host known for insightful commentary and fostering engaging discussions on deck strategies and community dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • A bit of a let down

    I really wish this podcast were better, because podcasts about the Premodern format are fairly rare. Unfortunately, I couldn’t even make it through one episode.

    The hosts have a hard time staying on course, constantly cut each other off and talk over each other, and bicker like an old married couple, which led to an overall unpleasant listening experience.

    In the episode I listened to, they also seemed to trash a popular new deck and talked pretty presumptively about how wrong some of the ch... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Uharin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gold standard podcast

    Fantastic vibes all around, can and do listen for hours in a row. Love the banter and hosts feeding off each other. Brilliant stuff, keep it up guys. And anyone taking any offense in any off Michael J.’s wildly amusing rants: you should know better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jp258mtg
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • The best Premodern podcast out there, and that’s saying a lot!

    Mike and Lanny have a chemistry which you simply cannot fake, it’s only product of years of knowing one another, as well as having that camaraderie and mutual respect. Sprinkle in a healthy dose of comedy and sarcasm, and top all of that with Magic wisdom cultivated over a quarter of a century and it’s easy to understand how these two have managed to consistently create the #1 Premodern podcast. Sometimes they will talk about some specific deck or strategy, and seemlessly out of nowhere (and may... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fpawlusz
    United States2 years ago
  • Yes

    Loved how you guys switched from big picture to granular detail and back repeatedly. I may never cast another shepherd of rot in premodern again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elinzi
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is recognized as a valuable resource for competitive insights in the Premodern format, appealing deeply to enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering.
Some reviews suggest areas for improvement, such as maintaining focus and organization during discussions to enhance listener experience.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and strategic insights from the hosts, enjoying their chemistry and lively debates.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#113
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#24
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#30
Singapore/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#54
Norway/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#59
Netherlands/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#81
Austria/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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Interviews on the floor of Sacred Torch Showdown $3K
Q: What do you think of Lanny's Untappable Elves deck?
I think it's great; I would play four Wirewood Symbiote and just make sure to navigate your turns smoothly with it.
Interviews on the floor of Sacred Torch Showdown $3K
Q: What was your record in the Swiss?
5-1-1, lost against Mike Packer on Replenish, and I actually had a great run against Tarageddon; I've never lost to it.
Interviews on the floor of Sacred Torch Showdown $3K
Q: What has doing the tied version of the deck been something you looked at and rejected?
It's just a comfort zone thing for me, I haven't actually played with the tied version, but I've thought about it and theory crafted reasons why I don't like it.
WWSWBD?
Q: What's the single most shameful or scummiest thing you've done in MTG or that's been done to you?
Michael shares a story from a Pro Tour where an opponent manipulated the game state, leading to significant procedural issues, highlighting the cutthroat nature of tournament play.
WWSWBD?
Q: How can someone maintain their competitive edge when they don't have the opportunity to play competitively frequently?
Both speakers discuss the importance of practicing consistently and staying engaged with the game through various means, even if not playing at tournaments.

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Listeners can expect engaging discussions focused on the competitive scene of the Premodern format in Magic: The Gathering, encompassing insights on deck strategies, tournament experiences, and the evolving metagame. The hosts frequently explore various decks and card interactions while showcasing their camaraderie and humor, making each episode an entertaining blend of strategy, personal anecdotes, and community commentary. Noteworthy is the emphasis on practical gameplay insights, where the hosts encourage intuition over purely mathematical approaches, appealing directly to both competitive players and enthusiasts of the game.

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1. Lan D. Ho
2. Andy Levine
3. Andy Vollmer
4. David Tao
5. Lan D Ho
6. Billy Mills
7. Stephen Wyatt Bush
8. Andrew Levine

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