Eternal Durdles

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEWe’re doing something a little different this time: looking back before looking forward.In this episode, Zac and Phil revisit their New Year’s resolutions from last year, grade themselves honestly, and talk through how much Eternal Durdles has changed in just twelve months. From daily podcasting and written content to Eternal Weekends, Sorcery growth, website expansion, and life hitting hard, this is a candid reflection on what worked, what didn’t, and why some goals changed along the way.Then, they set new resolutions for the year ahead, including:Upgrading the show’s production and equipmentExpanding eternaldurdles.com and launching a weekly newsletterMore Pre-Modern deck techs and specialist interviewsGameplay recap videos with live commentaryTraveling to more non-local eventsTaking Vintage more seriouslyFeaturing more friends, creators, and voices in the communityPersonal goals around health, balance, and sustainabilityStaying curious and choosing to “be the student”This episode is about growth, honesty, missed goals, unexpected wins, and why consistency matters more than perfection.If you enjoy behind-the-scenes conversations about content creation, Magic formats, Sorcery, and building something long-term — this one’s for you.Proudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

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It’s the annual Christmas episode, and that means one thing: MTGRemy is back.Zac and Remy sit down for their yearly catch-up to talk about everything from Magic travel slowing down, why MagicCons stopped making sense, and discovering new games like Sorcery: Contested Realm, to childhood Christmas memories, toy commercials, stop-motion specials, sitcom nostalgia, and the weird cultural moments that shaped a generation.Along the way, they cover:Why MagicCons stopped being worth itPlaying Pre-Modern in hotel rooms instead of convention hallsLou Malnati’s pizza (twice, in one night)He-Man toys, Moss Man, and Cabbage Patch insanityTurboGrafx-16, Super Nintendo, and peak Christmas morningsWaiting all year for Rudolph to air one night onlyStop-motion specials, sitcom Christmas episodes, and Nick at Nite nostalgiaSiblings, gym class trauma, and fiercely loyal sistersFirst Magic: The Gathering gifts and early card discoveryComic shops, mall kiosks, Chick Tracts, and growing up between worlds90s comics, Starman, Why the Last Man, and finding joy in long-form storytellingIt’s funny, meandering, heartfelt, and deeply nostalgic — exactly what a Christmas episode should be.If you like long conversations about Magic, games, comics, pop culture, and growing up, this one’s for you.🎄 Happy Holidays from Eternal Durdles👍 Like, subscribe, and comment to support the show

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnAll three Eternal Weekends are in the books — and with Entomb and Nadu gone, Legacy has officially entered a new phase.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil break down what the Legacy metagame actually looks like right now:• Why Aggro exploded overnight• How Delver, Demir Tempo, Affinity, and Eldrazi absorbed combo’s share• Why Orcish Bowmasters still quietly defines deckbuilding• What the rise of Chalice decks tells us about Tamiyo and The One Ring• And whether this “new” Legacy is genuinely healthier — or just temporarily freshUsing real metagame data from the weeks following Eternal Weekend Europe and Asia, this episode digs into play patterns, incentives, and pressure points that will shape Legacy heading into the next few months.If you care about where Legacy is actually going — not just what won last weekend — this one’s for you.👉 Support the show on Patreon👉 Submit written content to eternaldurdles.com👉 Follow Phil: @ForceofPhil👉 Follow Zac: @ZacClarkMTGJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

In this episode, Zac interviews European Vintage Champion Franco Chicchini, fresh off his win at the largest Vintage event ever held in Europe! We dive deep into Franco’s run with Esper Lurrus, his experience at Eternal Weekend Italy, the state of the Vintage format, and the key decisions that led him to victory.Franco shares:How he got into VintageWhy he switched from Dimir to EsperWhy Lavinia, Containment Priest, and Swords to Plowshares matter right nowHis thoughts on Lurrus decks, Vintage balance, and potential B&R changesHis most memorable plays (including a clutch Spell Pierce in the finals!)The importance of having a plan — and sticking to itA heartfelt shout-out to Gary Campbell for lending power and supporting the sceneIf you love Vintage, deck techs, and high-level tournament insight, this is the interview for you.👉 Follow for more Eternal Weekend interviews and deck breakdowns!