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The PDH Pod

The PDH Pod
Pauper Commander
PDH League Wanderers
PDH
Eggs
Las Vegas, United States
Life As a Resource
Pauper Commander (PDH)
Food
Creatures
Reanimation
CPDH Guide
Graveyard
Wanderer's CPDH League
Bunnies
The PDH Pod
Spellslinger
Salt Lake City, United States
Magiccon Vegas
Graveyard Deckbuilding
Deck Building Process

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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With Break the Rules Month (July 2026) right around the corner, we decided to build some decks centered around said broken rules. In just a couple short weeks, all colorless commanders can be given a single color pip of your choice!

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Hey... know what? It's time for new cards again. And we're here to talk about them! Between commons and uncommons, MCU is giving us ~300 cards to choose from, and we try to whittle those down to a consumable chunk of only the best cards for Pauper Co... more

A long time ago, on a YouTube channel far, far away, (okay, not "far", but it would've sounded weird otherwise) -- The Jalapeno Paupers ranked and drafted all the best mana rocks in Pauper Commander. It only felt right to record our own version of a ... more

We're still working our way through the color pie with a Mono Red 3x3. Red has gotten a ton of new toys lately, and we're here to exploit every damn one of them!

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Recent Guests

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!

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

Listeners Say

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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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#117
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#130
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Episode 196: Quadrimesterly cPDH Update w/Magus
Q: What strategy can you not understand or comprehend?
The guests discuss the difficulty in grasping certain multi-opponent strategic layers, like coordinating complex combo lines while accounting for table politics and the actions of multiple opponents; they also cite the cognitive load of sequencing and mana management across turns in a multiplayer setting.
Episode 197: 4x4 w/Mizu; Silly Rabbit, Trix Are For... Combat!?
Q: Do you think Ripley Vance is viable in a multi-player pod, or is it more suited to 1v1 scenarios?
Ripley Vance is a glass cannon that can spike games quickly in multi-player formats, but it requires careful distraction and protection to avoid being taken out early; in casual pods it can be very explosive if protected properly.
Episode 197: 4x4 w/Mizu; Silly Rabbit, Trix Are For... Combat!?
Q: What inspired the deck-building approach around combat tricks rather than raw aggression?
The group leaned into strategies that maximize value from every spell cast, using cheap cantrips, protection, and repeated buffs to keep commanders alive while pushing damage, which leads to a more resilient, interactive game plan.
Episode 204: PDH Blind Build: Patron's Choice w/Fridge!
Q: Who goes first and how is the order determined?
Fridge is to choose who goes first, and then the others proceed in sequence with each presenting their commander and initial deck plan.
Episode 204: PDH Blind Build: Patron's Choice w/Fridge!
Q: What is the premise of this episode in terms of format and participation?
Hosts and Fridge will be building a deck around a patron-chosen commander, with the four hosts taking turns to outline initial ideas and then discuss the fiddly bits as they go.

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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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2. Bizu Sun
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