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Spike Colony

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

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!)

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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

Lan joins Mike and Lanny to talk mono-black, Meddling Mage tactics, and Lan's run in the Hex and Co Premodern League finals.

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Andy joins the pod to discuss picking a deck for a tournament and 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
Stephen Wyatt Bush
A well-known player in Premodern Magic: The Gathering community.
Episode: WWSWBD?
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!
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 with a strong background in competitive play and deck strategy within Magic: The Gathering, known for his engaging and humorous conversational style.
Lanny Huang
Co-host who offers valuable insights into game strategies and community engagement, contributing to a balanced discussion environment with humor.

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

Listeners Say

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Critiques suggest that conversations can occasionally meander, disrupting the flow of information, while others find charm in their informal style.
Listeners appreciate the humorous banter between hosts and their deep understanding of Magic: The Gathering.
The informative content, especially regarding competitive strategies, resonates strongly with fans of the game.
The dynamic chemistry between the hosts is frequently highlighted as a relatable aspect of their discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#36
Denmark/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#53
Singapore/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#74
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#150
Spain/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#183
Denmark/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#183
Finland/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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Topics commonly discussed include strategies related to the Premodern format of Magic: The Gathering, highlighting deck-building techniques, match analysis, and community dynamics. The hosts often share personal anecdotes from tournaments, providing insights into the emotional and psychological aspects of competitive play. Episodes frequently feature humorous banter between the hosts, which adds a lighthearted yet informative perspective on both novice and experienced players in the card game community. Their chemistry and deep understanding of the game contribute to both entertaining and educational content that's likely to resonate with listeners who are passionate about Magic: The Gathering and its competitive elements.

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Recent guests on Spike Colony include:

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

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