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The PDH Pod

The PDH Pod
Pauper Commander
Magic: the Gathering
Pauper Commander (PDH)
Pauper Commander / PDH
Combo
PDH Pod
Eggs
PDH
Politics
Las Vegas, United States
Mana Rocks
Lorwyn Eclipsed
Mono Red
Deck Building
Deck Building Templates
Universes Beyond
Mono Green
Voltron (deck Archetype)
Spider-Man (marvel)
Midrange

A Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on the Pauper Commander format. Plenty of interesting topics, fun conversations, and knowledgeable guests every week to fill your PDH needs!

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It's time for another PDH Pod game show! Alkadron is back with a Pauper Commander version of Um Actually!

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This week, Daxx sits down with the crew to talk about myriad ways to spice up your Pauper Commander decks with some of the most underrated cards in the format!

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This week, the crew revisits a previous conversation topic: is the juice worth the squeeze. How much synergy do you need to have to add a card, or suite of cards to your deck and what are the benefits?

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It's time for another Mean Girls takeover of The PDH Pod! This week, they've brought a slew of super-happy-smile time-awesome announcements! What the heck is a PDHPalooza, anyway??

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Recent Guests

Bill Alpine Houndmaster
Guest on 4x4 segment
Episode: Episode 209: 4x4 Breaking the Rules w/Dew!
Tom (Mox.Tom)
Guest, Del Taco and Pauper Commander content creator
Discord server and Patreon contributor
Episode: Episode 205: Banned on the Run w/Mox.Tom
Infamous Fridge
Guest, patron-sourced commander picker
Episode: Episode 204: PDH Blind Build: Patron's Choice w/Fridge!
Bizu Sun
Guest returning to the show
PDH Pod community
Episode: Episode 197: 4x4 w/Mizu; Silly Rabbit, Trix Are For... Combat!?
Ethan (MagusOfTheJank)
Ethan, organizer of Cloudy Commons Cup Tournament Series, frequent PDH guest
Cloudy Commons Cup / CPDH community
Episode: Episode 196: Quadrimesterly cPDH Update w/Magus
Scooby (Alcadrew)
Special guest from the Midwest, community artist
Episode: Episode 195: The Mean Girls TRES: TAPPED OUT!
Adam (BeachBod)
Magic: The Gathering player and content creator focused on Pauper Commander politics
Episode: Episode 187: How to Negotiate with Pods and Influence Wins... maybe? w/BeachBod!
Southlakes Vibes
Guest presenting a category for most impactful new common
Episode: Episode 183: The 2025 Yargle Awards!
Puzzle Box
Puzzle Box presenting most overrated card nominee
PDH Pod
Episode: Episode 183: The 2025 Yargle Awards!

Hosts

Brad Dragfee
Primary long-standing host with multiple spellings observed across episodes; handles coordination and deck-building discussions.
Dave Vader
Co-host known for strategic insights and humorous banter; appears across many episodes.
Liam
Frequent co-host with PDH PhD credentials; contributes tactical and meta-discussion.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Required Listening

    Wether building your first PDH deck or your 100th, this podcast has something for everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sstokes
    United States2 years ago
  • These fine folks are excited to talk about everything PDH, and bring a wealth of knowledge to the table that keeps you listening week after week! Plus they bring expert guests from all over the web to talk shop, and broaden your PDH resources and horizons. 10/10 must listen if you are at all interested in the PDH format.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MagusoftheJank
    4 years ago

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Strong guest diversity adds credibility and fresh perspectives.
Casual yet insightful; great for players at all skill levels.
Engaging mix of deck-building depth and community banter makes it easy to binge.

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Talking Points

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Episode 190: 3x3 Reprisal: Go Wide w/Lee!
Q: Do you think this deck could ever be built competitively at a high level?
The host responses indicate a belief that a mono-black Go Wide shell could be pushed toward competitiveness, but the speaker envisions a casual, slower approach focused on creature generation and the inevitability of a grand, board-flooding strategy.
Episode 190: 3x3 Reprisal: Go Wide w/Lee!
Q: What commander are you bringing tonight and how does it shape the deck?
Lee explains Underworld Hermit as the mono-black shell, aligning the deck with black pips and grave flickers to maximize pawed tokens while keeping the commander on the battlefield as much as possible.
Episode 205: Banned on the Run w/Mox.Tom
Q: Why were Rhystic Study and Mystic Remora chosen for banning?
Because of their extreme tempo advantage and card draw acceleration, which created an imbalance relative to other cards and pushed the format toward blue-centric control, making games less diverse and less fun for many players.
Episode 179: Universes Beyond 4x4 w/ Macbethious!
Q: What was the first Universes Beyond card you built with for this show?
MacBethius explains starting with Avatar and then selecting June Bounty Hunter as a unique commander to showcase the concept of using Universes Beyond within PDH with a focus on unblockable aggression and card draw.
Episode 187: How to Negotiate with Pods and Influence Wins... maybe? w/BeachBod!
Q: How would you describe your play style or decks be best represented by a mixtape or mixed CD?
Brad describes his play style through a playlist of songs that reflect a mix of self-awareness, inevitability of death threats, and cognitive humor—showing a mid-range, control-leaning approach with a healthy dose of self-awareness about how his deck and play style come across. BeachBod provides a thoughtful answer that ties his approach to the choice of tracks, highlighting strategic pacing, timing, and the emotional arc of games.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The PDH Pod

What is The PDH Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Pauper Commander (PDH) and thrives on collaborative deckbuilding, live play, and community-driven content. Episodes span tactical deck tech, quirky challenges, and panels with frequent guests who bring practical insights into builds, meta shifts, and convention play. A standout pattern is the playful banter paired with in-depth PDH strategy, plus a strong emphasis on community engagement, streams, and creator-supported formats like live builds and card-search shenanigans. The show often rocks a casual-to-semi-competitive vibe, with hosts and guests exploring creative archetypes, deck-building constraints, and the social dynamics of multiplayer formats. Noteworthy are regular guest appearances, live show concepts, and a ... more

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1. Bill Alpine Houndmaster
2. Tom (Mox.Tom)
3. Infamous Fridge
4. Bizu Sun
5. Ethan (MagusOfTheJank)
6. Scooby (Alcadrew)
7. Adam (BeachBod)
8. Southlakes Vibes

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