Draft Chaff

Draft Chaff 237 - Reality Fracture Format Breakdown!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:27:11 GMT

Welcome back Chafficionados! We're excited to bring you our analysis of the vectors in Reality Fracture, and boy oh boy do they look like some good ones. Amass Jace, ping face, healer's grace, and whatever else (ran out of rhymes). See you in two weeks for our thoughts on the set so far.

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Draft Chaff 89 - A Tale of Two Commons

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben dissect the efficacy of two rather unassuming commons.

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Draft Chaff 17 - Ruin Crab: ZNR Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are breaking down the Zendikar Rising Draft Chaff Hero! Ruin Crab is a pesky little creature that causes mayhem and interesting thought patterns for both players at the table. Tune in for the reasons why this crustacean has earned the title of Draft Chaff Hero.

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Draft Chaff 51 - Mental Magic: Ignore the Numbers for Fun's Sake!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben add a new installment to Mental Magic, a series that focuses on maintaining a healthy relationship with Magic: The Gathering. This time around they're discussing how to maximize having fun and ignoring all the data while reconciling that with your winrate.

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Draft Chaff 10 - Amonkhet Remastered Live Draft Walkthrough

Draft Chaff — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben walk through a full Amonkhet Remastered draft for you! They discuss each and every pick of the draft and cover their thoughts on how the packs are falling. If you want some insight on how your hosts draft, or just want to understand how Amonkhet Remastered drafts feel, this is the perfect episode for you! Stick around for the sign-off for a small little giveaway.

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Draft Chaff 4 - Seasoned Hallowblade: M21 Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben highlight their pick for Core Set 2021's Mythic Uncommon in Seasoned Hallowblade! They discuss the ins and outs of the card including how to play it properly, how to play against it properly and how to build decks to best benefit from the Hallowblade.

Draft Chaff 2 - M21 Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben do a deep dive on the early stages of the M21 format! We cover every two color archetype, discuss which cards you should keep an eye out for, and go over our experiences with the format as a whole!

Draft Chaff 229 - Hoofing It (TDM Live Draft)

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 May 2025 22:19:21 GMT

We're pumped to dive into a live draft of Tarkir: Dragonstorm! This format has some interesting vectors, and while the go-wide Mardu decks are having some success, we went in a very different direction. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #dragonstorm #tarkir

Draft Chaff 194 - Bo3 > Bo1

Draft Chaff — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:39:28 GMT

This week Zach and Ben discuss the benefits to Best-of-3 play and what's up with the hand smoother?

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Draft Chaff 228 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:01:00 GMT

The long-awaited return to Tarkir is finally here, and we couldn't be more excited! We've been gifted Baby Siege Rhinos, some sweet new vectors, and of course, huge dragons! Join us as we analyze the 5 clans and decide which to play at Prerelease to maximize both fun and profit. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #dragonstorm #tarkir

Draft Chaff 108 - A Word With The Professor

Draft Chaff — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:00:20 GMT

This week Zach and Ben sit down with none other than The Professor from Tolarian Community College! They talk about content creation, life, and of course, potatoes!

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Draft Chaff 102 - SNC Flavortown

Draft Chaff — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:00:18 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to Flavortown inside Streets of New Capenna to talk all things flavor in form and function!

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Draft Chaff 192 - Morph Mush & A State of the Game Check-In

Draft Chaff — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are talking their first impressions about Murders at Markov Manor! At least until Zach derails the conversation to discuss the state of MTG as a whole.

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Draft Chaff 97 - Streets of New Capenna "Live" Draft

Draft Chaff — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:33:31 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through an entire draft on launch day of Streets of New Capenna! Strap in folks, it's a bumpy ride.

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Draft Chaff 30 - Back to Basics: Combat Trick Deep Dive

Draft Chaff — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are walking through the nuances of combat tricks. They discuss everything from heuristics to the archetypal combat tricks you can expect to find in nearly every set in each color.

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Draft Chaff 150 - Battle of the Battles

Draft Chaff — Sat, 06 May 2023 17:01:10 GMT

This week Zach and Ben pit each of the new Battles against each other in a ruthless tiermaker session. Will they agree? Will they disagree? Will the show devolve into chaos over whether or not Invasion of Eldraine is a good card or utter trash? You'll have to listen to find out!

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Draft Chaff 12 -The Art of the Bluff

Draft Chaff — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben cover the art that is bluffing in Magic: the Gathering! They discuss different situations where bluffing can be beneficial and talk through all the concepts to keep in mind when attempting a bluff.

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Draft Chaff 7 - Building a Cube 101: Selecting Archetypes

Draft Chaff — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take a look at one of the first steps in building a brand new cube: archetype selection! As they embark on the creation of the Draft Cube, your hosts discuss what cube is and which archetypes would fit a "chaff only" cube. Join them as they discuss their thoughts on what this new cube should be like and offer tips on starting a brand new cube of your own.

Draft Chaff 20 - Back to Basics: How to Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are discussing some of the first things you should learn when delving into the wonderful world that is MTG limited. They cover the basics of drafting, how to find a lane, how to notice signals, and more!

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Draft Chaff 218 - Duskmourn Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

When you start with one of the best cards in the set, it can really only go up from there! Check out the gameplay video with this deck- we had some really sick games. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Duskmourn

Draft Chaff 181 - Get Lost, Caverns of Ixalan!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben cover a multitude of topics -- from the state of LCI limited, to the plethora of announcements coming out of WotC lately.

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Draft Chaff 153 - A Vintage Cube ChaffMasterclass

Draft Chaff — Wed, 31 May 2023 01:52:13 GMT

This week Ben takes advantage of Zach's disappearance to walk through a live Vintage Cube draft!

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Draft Chaff 85 - VOW Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben say goodbye to Innistrad as they hand out Chaffy Awards to various cards throughout Crimson Vow!

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Draft Chaff 28 - 2020 in Review

Draft Chaff — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are taking a look back at all that MTG had to offer throughout 2020 -- from the latest Un-set to Arena Cube and everything in between!

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Draft Chaff 46 - Strixhaven Sealed Study Session

Draft Chaff — Fri, 07 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are brushing up on their sealed knowledge in preparation for the upcoming Arena Open!

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Draft Chaff 219 - Mental Magic Check-In

Draft Chaff — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:22:07 GMT

Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, so it seemed like an appropriate time to check in with our Magic careers! Also, a big announcement- as Tyler welcomes a new addition to his family, we're going to take a month off from the show. Don't worry- we'll still be active in Discord! See you for the Foundations format breakdown. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Duskmourn

Draft Chaff 116 - DMU First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:10:21 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through their thoughts, feelings, and dreams for Dominaria United!

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Draft Chaff 142 - Ben Drafts VOW Blindfolded

Draft Chaff — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:20:54 GMT

This week Ben keeps Zach guessing right up until recording the episode with a mystery stipulation draft!

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Draft Chaff 106 - SNC Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:06:42 GMT

This week Zach and Ben bid adieux to the Streets of New Capenna.

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Draft Chaff 49 - Flavortown Strixhaven

Draft Chaff — Fri, 28 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return once more to Flavortown! This time, of course, the guys are chatting all things flavor in Strixhaven: School of Mages!

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Draft Chaff 5 - What is Draft Chaff?

Draft Chaff — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben discuss what it takes to be considered Draft Chaff! They highlight their respective thoughts on what makes a card "chaff" and Ben outlines a multi-axis curve to determine chaff cards.

Draft Chaff 27 - Answering Your Questions in a Holiday Q&A

Draft Chaff — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben answer your questions in the long-anticipated Holiday Mailbag episode! They also announce the winner of the Draft Chaff Cube giveaway! This is a fun, laid back episode for the holidays.

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Draft Chaff 216 - Duskmourn Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:50:58 GMT

BOO! Get ready for Duskmourn Prerelease! We break down every vector, including a few that involve more than 4 colors... Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Duskmourn

Draft Chaff 179 - Roasting Vector Theory ft. Marshall Sutcliffe

Draft Chaff — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are joined by none other than Marshall Sutcliffe to put Vector Theory on blast.

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Draft Chaff 121 - Flavortown DMU

Draft Chaff — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 23:50:05 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to Flavortown to chat all things flavor in form and function on Dominaria!

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Draft Chaff 37 - Flavortown Kaldheim

Draft Chaff — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are returning to Flavortown to discuss the story, artwork, and flavor of Kaldheim! Join them for a laid back discussion about the plane as a whole, the execution of the story, and their general thoughts on the flavor of MTG's newest plane.

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Draft Chaff 222 - Innistrad Remastered: Do We Care?

Draft Chaff — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:19:28 GMT

Innistrad Remastered is out now, and everyone is pumped... right? Join us as we discuss Magic's most exciting plane (and maybe least exciting set...). Also, a bit of Magic Twitter drama! Exciting! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Foundations

Draft Chaff 154 - Elevensies

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 22:05:22 GMT

This week Zach and Ben catch up with 11 of the most interesting MTG topics of the week!

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Draft Chaff 42 - Kaldheim Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take a look back at the quickly departing Kaldheim format, give out some Chaffy Awards for their picks in a plethora of categories, and discuss their early thoughts on the upcoming Strixhaven format!

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Draft Chaff 196 - A Dig Through Time

Draft Chaff — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:57:39 GMT

Check out the new home for Draft Chaff on ⁠YouTube⁠!

This week Zach and Ben bid adieu to the show as we've known it with a walk down memory lane, showcasing clips from episode across Draft Chaff's 4 year history!

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Draft Chaff 187 - We Finally Caved

Draft Chaff — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben go spelunking! That's right, a deep dive on the Caves deck.

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Draft Chaff 188 - Hurling LCI Into History

Draft Chaff — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben say farewell to Lost Caverns of Ixalan with the ever-present Format Farewell! Let's see what Chaffies are going out this season...

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Draft Chaff 193 - MKM Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:51:55 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reveal the latest Draft Chaff Hero and discuss some of the latest MTG spoilers!

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Draft Chaff 130 - Flavortown BRO

Draft Chaff — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:00:04 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to Flavortown to discuss all things flavor in Brother's War!

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Draft Chaff 146 - ONE Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:00:40 GMT

This week Zach and Ben send Phyrexia: All Will Be One off into the sunset with its own set of Chaffy Awards!

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Draft Chaff 178 - Rare Finds in the Lost Caverns

Draft Chaff — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:28:21 GMT

This week Zach Ben uncover some exciting Rares and Mythics while spelunking through the Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

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Draft Chaff 152 - MOM Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Fri, 19 May 2023 16:56:18 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reveal the Draft Chaff Hero for March of the Machine!

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Draft Chaff 165 - When NOT To Take Good Cards

Draft Chaff — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben talk about how using Vector Theory and an understanding of expected value can improve your drafts!

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Draft Chaff 143 - ONE Draft Chaff Hero & LTR Spoilers!

Draft Chaff — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 01:13:08 GMT

This week Zach and Ben chat about the Draft Chaff Hero for Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Afterward, they break down their thoughts on the latest Lord of the Rings spoilers!

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Draft Chaff 157 - LTR Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:00:21 GMT

This week Zach and Ben dive into The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth with the first draft of the format!

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Draft Chaff 161 - ...Though I Do Not Know The Way

Draft Chaff — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:54:16 GMT

This week Zach and Ben volunteer to take the One Ring all the way to Mordor in this deep dive on the Ringbearer mechanic in LTR!

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Draft Chaff 232 - Final Fantasy Format Breakdown!

Draft Chaff — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Final Fantasy is here! This set was a big swing for Universes Beyond, and it seems to be a hit. There are plenty of cool archetypes to draft (even if Ben only wants to draft ramp), so let's take a deeper dive into what these vectors have to offer. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #fin #finalfantasy #mtgfin #mtgfinalfantasy

Draft Chaff 155 - LTR Format Rundown

Draft Chaff — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:23:10 GMT

This week Zach and Ben run through the Vector Signposts and new mechanics of Lord of the Rings: Tale of Middle-Earth!

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Draft Chaff 208 - Bloomburrow Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Bloomburrow is here! Grab your 1/1 fish and carrot cake and get ready to hop to prerelease. Is that a frog joke or a rabbit joke? Who cares! It's Bloomburrow! Want to win a copy of The One Ring, mailed right to your doorstep? Be sure to listen to find out how to enter! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 64 - Game, Cube

Draft Chaff — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take a break from the bread and butter of limited to chat about their favorite rares of Midnight Hunt! Also, Ben goes on a rant about the Tinkerer's Cube...

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Draft Chaff 213 - Sorry, Frogs- Splash Less in Bloomburrow

Draft Chaff — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Prepare for more jokes about splashing and hopping than you've ever heard in your life. Splashing is at its worst in BLB, but don't worry- you can still take that Pack 3, Pick 1 Ygra. Let's go over the details of splashing with this episode of Back to Basics. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 36 - Limited Analysis with Sierkovitz

Draft Chaff — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are joined by Sierkovitz, writer and data analyst with 17Lands, to discuss how he goes about analyzing large sets of MTG data. They spend some time talking about Sierkovitz's article on successful Snow decks in Kaldheim!

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Draft Chaff 32 - Kaldheim Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

It's finally time for Kaldheim! This week Zach and Ben are covering every archetype that you can expect to see in the new format. They decided to change up the formatting for this episode a bit so this week they're also covering the individual colors and talking about the archetypes from a more theoretical perspective than focusing on specific cards as they have in the past.

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Draft Chaff 29 - Zendikar Rising Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben say goodbye to Zendikar Rising as they reminisce about the format! This is the per-format episode where they divvy up the Chaff Awards for the format and discuss what spoilers have been officially released for the upcoming set!

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Steering Clear of Steer Clear | Episode 202

Draft Chaff — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

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Draft Chaff 159 - LTR Rare Roundup

Draft Chaff — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:58:05 GMT

This week Zach and Ben chat about the exciting (and disappointing) standout rares in Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth!

Draft Chaff 8 - Amonkhet Remastered Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff your hosts Zach and Ben walkthrough the newest set coming to MTG Arena: Amonkhet Remastered! More than just the sum of its parts, the guys cover every archetype and mechanic in the format to get you ready for your next draft!

Draft Chaff 6 - Dominaria Format Rewind

Draft Chaff — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Dominaria is back on MTG Arena! This week Zach and Ben bring you a full format breakdown on Dominaria. They cover each of the main two-color archetypes with commentary on the other potential options the format has to offer as well. Join them as they reminisce about one of the all-time top limited formats in MTG history!

Draft Chaff 9 - Moving to Combat in AKR

Draft Chaff — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week Ben and Zach do a deep-dive on the aggressive potential in Amonkhet Remastered. Specifically, they dial in on the Exert mechanic that is unique to the format. They discuss the various intricacies surrounding the decision making that exert brings about and also highlight the importance of understanding combat tricks in any limited format.

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Draft Chaff 134 - Vintage Cube Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:34:18 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through every pick of a vintage cube draft! Afterward, they discuss deckbuilding decisions and close out with some MTG current events.

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Draft Chaff 128 - The Gang Wins the Arena Open!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:00:31 GMT

This week Zach and Ben breakdown Ben's spectacular run through the BRO Sealed Arena Open.

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Draft Chaff 127 - BRO First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:05:22 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take a drive to talk through their initial thoughts on the Brothers War format.

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Draft Chaff 236 - Lorwyn Eclipsed Format Breakdown!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:04:51 GMT

Lorwyn is known for haughty elves, sneaky faeries, mighty kithkin... and a very noticeable lack of footwear. We're excited to be back on one of Magic's most iconic planes, and the limited vectors are looking great! Get ready for your prerelease using our format breakdown.Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #EOE #edgeofeternities #mtgeoe #mtglimited #mtgdraftguide

Draft Chaff 214 - Spooky Spoiler Season Spectacular!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

So long, cutesy world of Bloomburrow, and hello, haunted house! Duskmourn is shaping up to have all the stuff we love most about a limited set- tapped dual lands and reanimator targets included. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 212 - BLB Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Time to crown another Draft Chaff Hero! Who will rise above the chaff and be deemed the... top of the chaff pile? Our nominee is already added to the Draft Chaff Cube, so it must be a good one! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 211 - Bloomburrow First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Hop into Bloomburrow limited with the Chafficionados as we discuss our favorite decks, plus which ones make us want to croak. Get it? Croak? Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 195 - Good News, Bad News, Great News

Draft Chaff — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben have some big news to share in a "state of the show" update.

Draft Chaff 190 - Killer Rares in Karlov Manor

Draft Chaff — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:50:31 GMT

This week Zach and Ben roundup some of the rares that have caught their eye thus far in MKM limited.

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Draft Chaff 126 - BRO Live Draft!

Draft Chaff — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:33:15 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are tackling their very first Brothers War draft, live on camera for your viewing pleasure. Spotify users can watch the draft right in the Spotify app, but for everyone else, you can find it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/c-YhQ6E5-xA

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Draft Chaff 63 - Forgotten Realms Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben wind down the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms format with the usual Format Farewell. They're handing out Chaffy Awards to some of the worst cards, best cards, and... well... chaffiest cards in the format. There's also some discussion on MTGMID expectations and changes to the Patreon!

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Draft Chaff 19 - A Word with Marshall Sutcliffe

Draft Chaff — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are joined by renowned podcast host and announcer/commentator for the MTG Pro Scene: Marshall Sutcliffe! Grab your snacks and sit back for a fun and laid back conversation about Magic, life, and food. Shenanigans included.

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Draft Chaff 101 - SNC Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:29 GMT

This week Zach and Ben unveil the Draft Chaff Hero for Streets of New Capenna!

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Draft Chaff 205 - We're So Back

Draft Chaff — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 19:16:37 GMT

We're so back!

And I do mean we. Join Ben in welcoming Tyler to the show, and enjoy a super sweet live draft of MH3!

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Draft Chaff 31 - Kaldheim Mechanics

Draft Chaff — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are diving into Kaldheim with a discussion around all the mechanics you can expect to find in the format!

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Draft Chaff 177 - LCI Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:35:31 GMT

This week Zach and Ben land on Ixalan to discuss the prominent mechanics and vectors in MTG's latest set: Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

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Draft Chaff 41 - Draft Chaff Hero: Svella, Ice Shaper

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are chatting about the Draft Chaff Hero for Kaldheim! Kaldheim presented a number of contenders for the set's DCH, but only one could prevail!

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Draft Chaff 16 - Flavortown Zendikar

Draft Chaff — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff the guys are taking a break from the nitty-gritty of maximizing draft win percentage by discussing one of their favorite aspects about Magic - flavor! They're discussing some of their favorite cards from Zendikar Rising from a flavor perspective and chatting about how the events on Zendikar continue to tell a story even after our third visit to the plane. Don't worry! They tie it back in to limited as well :)

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Draft Chaff 132 - The Magic of 2022

Draft Chaff — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:14:01 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reminisce about all that Magic had to offer in 2022. They look at how far the show has come and chat about where they'd like to see it go next year.

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Draft Chaff 112 - DCC Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:00:06 GMT

This week Zach and Ben breakdown the entirety of the revamped Draft Chaff Cube! Checkout the setlist and draft it yourself on CubeCobra.

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OTJ Day 1 Draft? Slam the Bomb! | Episode 200

Draft Chaff — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:19:30 GMT

This week, Sierkovitz shares his expert advice on horseback riding- and, to a lesser extent, his thoughts on the 2-color archetypes in Outlaws of Thunder Junction! Please forgive my low-quality audio... everything else is about as high-quality as it gets! Make sure you're following Sierkovitz: https://linktr.ee/sierkovitz Be sure to join our Discord for draft advice, spoiler discussions, and Bounty Board prizes! https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Check out our Patreon! To everyone who helps support the show, you're the best. https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Can't get enough draft chaff? Check out the Draft Chaff Cube, and draft it as many times as you want! https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Feel free to reach out at draftchaffpod@gmail.com or @DraftChaffPod on Twitter

Draft Chaff 44 - Strixhaven First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are back to talk about the first full week of Strixhaven! They're covering what they think coming out of week one, what their favorite archetypes are, flavor wins, and more!

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Draft Chaff 191 - Valentine's Stipulation Draft ft. Mia!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach takes a hiatus while Ben is joined by a special guest to draft some MKM -- with a twist!

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Draft Chaff 77 - Draft Chaff Hero: Crimson Vow

Draft Chaff — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reveal the Crimson Vow Draft Chaff Hero! Did you guess it right?

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Draft Chaff 78 - VOW Live Draft!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through an entire VOW draft, discussing each of their picks with you.

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Draft Chaff 3 - M21 Sealed Walkthrough

Draft Chaff — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben walk through an entire M21 Sealed pool! They crack the packs and discuss deck building tips for putting together a sealed pool in M21!

Draft Chaff 1 - Hello & Farewell to Arena Cube

Draft Chaff — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben cover the ins and outs of Arena Cube! We cover every archetype in the format, best picks, biggest chaff, and give out a few special Chaffy Awards as a farewell and see you later to the wonderful format that is Arena Cube.

Draft Chaff 107 - 2x2 Overview (Woohoo!)

Draft Chaff — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:41 GMT

This week Zach and Ben cover a high-level overview of Double Masters 2022!

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Draft Chaff 40.5 - 100% Totally LEGIT Kaldheim Hot Takes

Draft Chaff — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are once again bringing their limited prowess to bear on the Kaldheim format with 10 100% totally LEGIT hot takes for the format. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Draft Chaff 122 - Local Game Shop of Horrors

Draft Chaff — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:01:18 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take a break from the goings on in the world of Dominaria United to chat all things spooky in a Halloween-oriented special.

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Draft Chaff 145 - SIR Highlights & MOM Spoilers Galore!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:04:25 GMT

This week Zach and Ben highlight some of the vectors to keep an eye out for in SIR, and then dive into some first impressions of the new MOM cards spoiled this week.

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Draft Chaff 223 - Aetherdrift Format Breakdown!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT

We're coming at you at MAX SPEED with an Aetherdrift format breakdown! We use Vector Theory to analyze each of the 10 racing teams, and we have a feeling we know which will take the prize. Also, slight spoilers for Severance about 5 minutes before the end of the show ;) Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #aetherdrift

Draft Chaff 220 - The Magic of 2024

Draft Chaff — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:52:40 GMT

Happy New Year! Tyler is a new dad, Ben is dabbling in standard, and after nearly 3 months, there are plenty of hot takes to catch up on. Join us as we review all the Magic of 2024! Check out our MH3 giveaway, live on Twitter right now! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Foundations

Draft Chaff 105 - Alchemy Apathy

Draft Chaff — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:24 GMT

This week Zach and Ben struggle to be excited about the latest card reveals. Is Alchemy good for the game?

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Draft Chaff 141 - The Beauty of "Mid"

Draft Chaff — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:26 GMT

This week Zach and Ben discuss the importance of recognizing that not all things need to be the worst or the best. Maybe Goldilocks had it right all along...

Timestamps

(00:50) Housekeeping

(1:39) Crack-a-Draft Type Thing

(9:49) Teferi/Tibalt

(14:40) Listener Question of the Week

(21:49) Main Topic

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Draft Chaff 234 - Edge of Eternities Format Breakdown!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:25:24 GMT

We take a break from our summer break to break down Magic's newest set- Edge of Eternities! We recorded this one later than usual so please ignore our delirium. We use Vector Theory to analyze the 10 new archetypes for draft and sealed. Let us know what you think!Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #EOE #edgeofeternities #mtgeoe #mtglimited #mtgdraftguide

Draft Chaff 183 - VeCubetor Theory

Draft Chaff — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben dive deep into the creation of the Draft Chaff cube, and how you can apply what they learned to build your very own cube! Live draft included for all you savvy video-friendly Chafficianados.

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Draft Chaff 136 - My Opponent Is An ***

Draft Chaff — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:32:24 GMT

This week Zach and Ben talk through the various types of opponents that you may come across in your Magic career, how to interact with them, and how to avoid being a bad opponent yourself.

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Draft Chaff 137 - ONE Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:11:12 GMT

This week Zach and Ben guide you through each of the main vectors to keep an eye on in Phyrexia: All Will Be One!

Not familiar with Vector Theory? We've got you covered!

Timestamps

(24:16) WU Mitey Artifacts

(31:42) UB Pro-Liferating

(36:11) BR There Will Be Blood

(40:51) RG Oiled Up

(46:14) GW Don't You Know That You're Toxic

(52:23) WB Corrupted Core

(1:00:01) BG Are Ya Winning, (Poi)Son?

(1:04:00) GU Proliferation Nation

(1:12:24) UR Oil Slick

(1:18:34) RW Poorly Equipped

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Draft Chaff 96 - New Capenna Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:55:22 GMT

It's new set time! This week Zach and Ben walk through each of the main vectors you can expect to find inside Streets of New Capenna limited!

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Draft Chaff 182 - LCI Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reveal the Draft Chaff Hero for Lost Caverns of Ixalan and reveal the new DCH sticker (along with quite a few miscellaneous topics)!

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Draft Chaff 171 - WOE Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are at it again with the latest Draft Chaff Hero! Place your bets.

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Draft Chaff 40 - Mental Magic: Finding Your Set

Draft Chaff — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben revisit the Mental Magic series with a discussion on the work it takes to understand which sets you are likely to enjoy vs. the ones you aren't.

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Draft Chaff 26 - Merry Cubemas!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are talking all things cube! This time of year WotC tends to release a multitude of cube formats on their online platforms and this year is no exception.

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Draft Chaff 221 - Pioneer Masters Crash Course Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 01:08:59 GMT

Join us for a live draft of Pioneer Masters! The way we crash our way through this draft, it's only appropriate to call it a crash course! Also, the results of the big MH3 box giveaway... Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Foundations

Draft Chaff 169 - WOE First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben discuss their initial thoughts and experiences with WOE.

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Draft Chaff 189 - MKM Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben put on their detective hats to sleuth through the latest limited format -- Murders at Karlov Manor!

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Draft Chaff 185 - The Magic of 2023

Draft Chaff — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:34:51 GMT

This week Zach and Ben rein in the year with a look at every set that released in 2023!

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Draft Chaff 94 - Flavortown NEO

Draft Chaff — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to Flavortown to chat all things flavor in form and function -- this time on Kamigawa!

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Draft Chaff 18 - Halfway Thru Zendikar Rising

Draft Chaff — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben check in with the listeners about Zendikar Rising! How is it as a draft format? What do the guys think about it? What are their favorite decks to play and cards to draft? All this and more is answered. PLUS, this week they have a huge announcement about next week's episode, so be sure to stick around for the sign-off this week!

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Draft Chaff 25 - Mental Magic: Magic and You!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben launch a new series called Mental Magic, where they will discuss various topics surrounding mental health as it relates to Magic and games in general.

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health assistance, we’ve linked a database of online resources in the show notes. (https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/)

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Draft Chaff 38 - Kaldheim Half Chaff

Draft Chaff — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben check in on the format of Kaldheim as we approach the halfway point in the format!

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Draft Chaff 215 - Bloomburrow Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Bye, bye, bunnies! Time to send Bloomburrow off with some Chaffy awards for the best chaff of the set. Which cards will we miss, and which do we hope to never see again? It's mostly frogs. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Bloomburrow

Outlaws of Thunder Junction Format Breakdown ft. Sierkovitz! | Episode 199

Draft Chaff — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Draft Chaff 138 - ONE Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:57:02 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through their first ever Phyrexia: All Will Be One draft!

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(1:02) Housekeeping

(2:28) Teferi/Tibalt

(9:52) Listener Question of the Week

(11:53) Let's get drafting!

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Draft Chaff 90 - Going Big Mode in NEO

Draft Chaff — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben cover how to go over the top in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty in what they feel is one of the best-positioned vectors in the format.

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Draft Chaff 69 - Draft Chaff Hero: Midnight Hunt

Draft Chaff — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are revealing the official Draft Chaff Hero of Midnight Hunt limited! They walk through the ins and outs of every aspect of this card and what sets it apart in this spooky set.

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Draft Chaff 227 - Ben Becomes a Magic Card

Draft Chaff — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Aetherdrift is winding down, Tarkir Dragonstorm is on the horizon, and we may finally get a break from the barrage of Hat Sets from the last few years. Oh, and Ben got a pretty great birthday gift! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #aetherdrift

Draft Chaff 131 - 2022 Holiday Mailbag!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:00:59 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are celebrating the holidays by answering YOUR questions!

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Draft Chaff 231 - Cracking a $500 Magic Card Live!

Draft Chaff — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:26:24 GMT

Listeners- this one is best viewed with video.

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Draft Chaff 79 - 2021 Holiday Mailbag!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are answering your questions in the 2021 Holiday Mailbag episode! And be sure to stick around for the sign off ;)

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Draft Chaff 39 - Kaldheim Updates for the Draft Chaff Cube!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are talking all about the latest changes to the Draft Chaff Cube, including community feedback and the direction the cube is going in the future!

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Draft Chaff 34 - 5-Color Snow Primer

Draft Chaff — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take a deep-dive on the prominent 5 color archetypes that can be found in Kaldheim, while discussing 5-color hits and misses from Magic's past.

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Draft Chaff 149 - MOM First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:00:33 GMT

This week Zach and Ben chat about their favorite experiences in March of the Machine limited after their first week with the format!

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Draft Chaff 56 - AFR First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben come together to chat about their first impressions with MTG's latest set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms! They discuss their successes, failures, what they're still keeping an eye on, and more!

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Draft Chaff 60 - Four-Format Fiesta

Draft Chaff — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben highlight the plethora of "flashback" draft formats returning to Arena this month! They discuss archetypes, things to remember when drafting these formats, and when each is arriving to Arena.

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Draft Chaff 129 - BRO Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:00:05 GMT

It's that time of the set again! This week Zach and Ben highlight the ins and outs of Brother's War's Draft Chaff Hero!

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Draft Chaff 172 - How to Cheat in Vintage Cube

Draft Chaff — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through the different vectors you can use to approach "cheating" in Vintage Cube!

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Draft Chaff 133 - BRO Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 16:34:16 GMT

This week Zach and Ben bid adieux to the Brother's War. It's been a good ride.

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Draft Chaff 74 - Crimson Vow First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are walking through their initial thoughts on the new Crimson Vow limited environment!

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Draft Chaff 119 - DMU Vector Analysis (ft. Sierkovitz)

Draft Chaff — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:32:09 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are joined by Sierkovitz, the brain behind Magic Numbers, to dissect the main vectors we're seeing in Dominaria United and what contributes to their success.

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Draft Chaff 91 - Draft Chaff Hero: Neon Dynasty

Draft Chaff — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reveal the Draft Chaff Hero for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty!

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Draft Chaff 33 - Kaldheim First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are chatting about their first week with the new Kaldheim format. They highlight some things they got wrong in the previous episode and discuss some of their favorite things to be doing in the format!

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Dumpling Dudes 93 - The Ultimate Tier List

Draft Chaff — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

This week we're breaking down our official tier list for the most popular dumplings in the world!

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Draft Chaff 45 - Building a Plan with Vector Theory

Draft Chaff — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are bringing you a new MTG Limited theory around building and maintaining a plan within your drafts. It's called Vector Theory and the guys are here to tell you all about it!

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Draft Chaff 120 - To Unfinity and Beyond!

Draft Chaff — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:48:02 GMT

This week Zach and Ben cover the wackiest set to grace the multiverse: Unfinity! They even bring you along to the local game store for some live commentary on the format.

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Draft Chaff 111 - 2x2 Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:09:02 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are both away, so we're bringing you a 2x2 Live Draft they did earlier in the summer. Enjoy!

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Draft Chaff 124 - Mental Magic: Sleep

Draft Chaff — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:51:30 GMT

This week Zach and Ben add to the recurring Mental Magic series with a conversation on sleep!

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Draft Chaff 54 - Purgatory Potpourri

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take the lull between sets as an opportunity to chat about a handful of different topics, from how to prepare for a new format, some fun spoilers from AFR that we've seen thus far, and they reminisce about some MH2 shenanigans they were up to this week.

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Draft Chaff 162 - Delirium Stipulation Live Draft (It's Not What You Think)

Draft Chaff — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:02:17 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take on their biggest challenge yet, by drafting while Ben is on 40 hours without sleep! Don't try this at home.

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Draft Chaff 15 - ZNR Live Draft Walkthrough

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week on Draft Chaff, the guys are breaking down an entire Zendikar Rising draft! That's right, they talk through their thoughts on each and every pick on a full draft. Afterward, they go through their deckbuilding process to give you all an insight into how Zach and Ben build their decks.

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Draft Chaff 217 - Duskmourn Day 1 Data Deep Dive ft. Sierkovitz!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:53:01 GMT

We're joined by Sierkovitz to take a close look at some day 1 (or day 1.5) data from the newest set! Check out more of his expert analysis here: https://linktr.ee/sierkovitz Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com #magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #Duskmourn

Draft Chaff 48 - Strixhaven Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 21 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are walking through an entire Strixhaven draft as they discuss each pick and work through putting a deck together! Check out the full log here: https://www.17lands.com/draft/2aee55874a8546f087d84875ce4c620f

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Draft Chaff 70 - Flavortown Midnight Hunt

Draft Chaff — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are bringing you back to Flavortown to discuss all things fun in form and function in Innistrad! They cover where we last left off with Innistrad and what is going on with our favorite gothic-horror plane this time around!

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Draft Chaff 61 - Back to Basics: In-Person Events ft. Chris from Pass Left Drafts

Draft Chaff — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are joined by Chris (Doragan) from Pass Left Drafts on YouTube to go back to basics on in-person events! They discuss the ins and outs of navigating a draft in-person at an LGS, discuss tips and tricks to making it a smooth transition from Arena, and even cover some dos and don'ts!

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Draft Chaff 80 - The Magic of 2021

Draft Chaff — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are reminiscing about all of the goings-on in the world of MTG in 2021. They wrap up with some reflections on the show throughout 2021 as well.

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Draft Chaff 83 - Flavortown VOW

Draft Chaff — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to Flavortown once again to discuss the goings-on in Innistrad as Olivia and Edgar attempt their nuptials.

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Draft Chaff 82 - Arena Cubed

Draft Chaff — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are chatting all things Arena Cube and walking through Ben's trophy deck from the Decathlon Finals!

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Draft Chaff 81 - Uncounterable Resolutions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben cover their top 5 Limited resolutions coming into the New Year, and why they're important for every drafter!

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Draft Chaff 88 - NEO First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben dive into their first impressions of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, while highlighting some thoughts on the standout vectors of the format thus far.

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Draft Chaff 114 - DMU Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:15:40 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are breaking down the new vectors to be found throughout Dominaria United! They cover the new mechanics, each of the main archetypes, and a few speculative archetypes as well.

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Draft Chaff 35 - Kaldheim Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are walking through an entire Kaldheim draft with you! It's a bit of an unusual draft but brings up some good conversation between the guys. If you need some help navigating awkward drafts, this is the episode for you!

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Draft Chaff 168 - WOE Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT

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Draft Chaff 13 - Zendikar Rising Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are talking all things Zendikar Rising! With the new format here we are breaking down each and every archetype you can expect to see along with some of the top cards for each archetype. We also cover our initial thoughts and expectations for the format.

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Draft Chaff 109 - Vector Theory 301: Don't Fight Your Cards

Draft Chaff — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:21 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to their ongoing Vector Theory discussion to discuss how Vector Theory can improve your gameplay decisions.

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Draft Chaff 45 - Building a Plan with Vector Theory

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Draft Chaff 66 - Midnight Hunt First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben cover their first experiences and impressions with MTGMID as the first full week with the new format comes to a close. They also highlight some thoughts on beating the UB menace in the format.

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Draft Chaff 170 - Enchanting Fails

Draft Chaff — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben comb through each of the Enchnating Tales cards in WOE to discuss whether they have a home in draft.

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Draft Chaff 43 - Strixhaven Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are bringing you through the format breakdown for Strixhaven: School of Mages! Magic's latest set brings us a slough of new toys to play with and some interesting new mechanics. The guys walk through each of the new archetypes we can expect to see, top commons, and top role-players in each of the archetypes.

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Draft Chaff 76 - The Dreaded 1-for-2

Draft Chaff — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are talking about one of the worst terms to a limited player's ears: a 1-for-2! They highlight all the reasons why you may actually want to go down a card against your opponent and how to make the most of these situations.

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Draft Chaff 92 - Mental Magic: Not Good is Alright

Draft Chaff — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

This week we return to an old series, Mental Magic, to discuss losing streaks and the benefits of stepping away from the things we love.

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Draft Chaff 50 - Data Driven Decisions ft. ViralMisnomer from 17Lands

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are joined by the creator of 17Lands himself, ViralMisnomer, as they dive into the foundations of using data properly and efficiently when making decisions.

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Draft Chaff 118 - DMU Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 21:04:56 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reveal the Draft Chaff Hero for Dominaria United! They walk through the ins and outs of what makes this card tick, how to build a deck to maximize its potential, and practical strategies to combat it.

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Draft Chaff 135 - Everything You Should Know About Sealed

Draft Chaff — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:43 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are going back to basics to talk through everything you need to consider when sitting down for your next sealed event!

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Draft Chaff 95 - NEO Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben bid adieu to Kamigawa as they discuss some of the best and chaffiest cards in the format!

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Draft Chaff 104 - 2nd Anniversary Mailbag!

Draft Chaff — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:00:40 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are celebrating the 2nd year of Draft Chaff! Please take 5 minutes to fill out this survey so we can make Year 3 our best year yet!

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Draft Chaff 160 - LTR Draft Chaff Hero

Draft Chaff — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:21:48 GMT

This week Zach and Ben reveal the Draft Chaff Hero for Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth!

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Draft Chaff 225 - 3 Ways to Win More Aetherdrafts (+Giveaway!)

Draft Chaff — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Aetherdrift is quite the format! It's been a while since millstones were last playable. The racing teams are fast and all, but the early data tells us one thing: slow down and have a plan for the late game. Vector Theory can help us unify our plan across draft, deckbuilding, and gameplay! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #aetherdrift

Draft Chaff 67 - MID Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through an entire Midnight Hunt draft with you! Buckle up... it's a wild ride.

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Movie Magic 156 - All of It, Always, All Over the Place

Draft Chaff — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:06:42 GMT

This week Zach and Ben celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the show with something special!

The Sound of the Spider-verse by Sidways

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Draft Chaff 65 - Midnight Hunt Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben kick off the new Innistrad: Midnight Hunt format with the Format Breakdown! They walk through each of the main archetypes you can expect to find in the set and discuss some frontrunners for top commons in each color!

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Draft Chaff 55 - AFR Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

A new format is upon us! This week Zach and Ben walk through Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, what you can expect to see, which archetypes you should be paying attention too, and their initial thoughts moving into the new format.

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Draft Chaff 87 - NEO Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are bringing you an early live draft of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! They walk through each and every pick to give you a live look at how they handle drafts early in a new format.

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Draft Chaff 148 - MOM Live Draft!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:00:48 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walkthrough their very first March of the Machine draft with you!

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Draft Chaff 123 - DMU Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:26:26 GMT

This week Zach and Ben a final look at Dominaria United -- the good, the bad, and the just plain fun (let's be honest, there was nothing ugly about DMU).

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Draft Chaff 226 - Pro (Tour) Drafting ft. Ryan Condon!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:27:43 GMT

It never hurts to call in a professional! After crushing it at the Pro Tour last weekend, we're excited to have Ryan join us this week on the show to talk us through what it's like drafting at the highest level. Give this a listen for some great motivation to be the best player you can be (and also for a quick aside about potatoes). Follow Ryan here:https://bsky.app/profile/r-condon.bsky.socialJoin our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #aetherdrift

Draft Chaff 166 - LTR Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben say goodbye to Middle-Earth as they board the last boat to The Undying Lands.

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Draft Chaff 103 - Things to Do (That Aren't SNC)

Draft Chaff — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:00:41 GMT

This week Zach and Ben chat about the ways they continue to enjoy Magic, even when the current limited environment isn't fun.

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Draft Chaff 233 - We Really Do Gotta Hand it to Final Fantasy

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:06:00 GMT

You just can't argue with the best selling Magic set of all time. We embrace our new format, our new favorite rares, the new banlist, and even some new ways to draft with open arms on the show this week. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #fin #finalfantasy #mtgfin #mtgfinalfantasy

Draft Chaff 117 - DMU Rare Roundup

Draft Chaff — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:00:15 GMT

This week Zach and Ben chat about the standout rares and mythics in the format, with a focus on their impact to the format and how to deal with them.

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Draft Chaff 230 - The Ultimate Tournament Primer, Prerelease to Pro Tour ft. Ryan Condon!

Draft Chaff — Sat, 10 May 2025 20:36:24 GMT

We've always wanted to make a one-stop-shop, ultimate prep tool for a Magic tournament of any level. Whether you're heading to your first prerelease, RCQ, or maybe even your first Pro Tour, we've got some tips and tricks to make your event a success! Tyler and Ben haven't been to the PT... but Ryan Condon has! Where to find Ryan:https://bsky.app/profile/r-condon.bsky.socialhttps://www.patreon.com/ryancmtgJoin our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #dragonstorm #tarkir #tournament #prerelease #beginner #primer

Draft Chaff 24 - KLR Live Draft Walkthrough

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are walking through an entire live Premier Draft of Kaladesh Remastered. They discuss each of their picks and walk you through their current thoughts on the format! A video version of the draft will be available on the Draft Chaff Youtube page as well.

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Draft Chaff 125 - BRO Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:35:59 GMT

Bro, we're going back to the future's past to bro it up with bros like Urza, Mishra, and Teferi with our BRO Format Breakdown! Every new set we cover the mechanics, the main vectors you can expect to find, and our guesses for the top commons in each color!

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Draft Chaff 147 - MOM Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:40:41 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through all of the new mechanics, each of the main 2-color vectors, and some expectations for March of the Machine!

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Draft Chaff 174 - The Start of Limited As We Don't Know It feat. Sierkovitz

Draft Chaff — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:18:29 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are joined by Sierkovitz to chat about the latest upheaval to the Magic world: Play Boosters! The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown. We break it all down this week.

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An Update from Ben

Draft Chaff — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Zach came down with some sort of sickness while on vacation last week and unfortunately wasn't able to record this week. We'll be back next week with a doubleheader (two episodes) culminating in our Anniversary special.

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Draft Chaff 99 - New Capenna Rare Roundup

Draft Chaff — Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:57 GMT

This week Zach and Ben travel into unknown waters, with Draft Chaff's first Rare Roundup! They're diving into some of the best, most surprising, and most enjoyed rares of SNC.

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Draft Chaff 84 - The Roast of Zach

Draft Chaff — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach has no idea what's going on and Ben decides to take things into his own hands.

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Avatar: the Last Airbender Format Breakdown! | Draft Chaff 234

Draft Chaff — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Flameo, Hotman! It's time for us to dust off the, uh, Spiderwebs and dive into one of the most anticipated limited sets in a long time! Clues, red mana rituals, convoke (kinda) and counters? Unite these elements of limited gameplay and save... your winrate! We use Vector Theory to analyze the 10 new archetypes for draft and sealed. Let us know what you think!Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/draftchaff.bsky.socialCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #EOE #edgeofeternities #mtgeoe #mtglimited #mtgdraftguide

Draft Chaff 206 - We Won 4 Boxes of MH3, and You Can, Too!

Draft Chaff — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

If we can do it, you can too! Join us for a deep dive on Ben's winning decklists, and get ready to (hopefully) win some boxes yourself this weekend on Arena! There's a big giveaway in this episode you don't wanna miss! Be sure you join Discord using the link below to enter... Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 184 - 3rd Annual Holiday Mailbag

Draft Chaff — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben answer your questions in the 3rd annual holiday mailbag!

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Draft Chaff 71 - Weenie Roast

Draft Chaff — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are roasting some weenies as they highlight the White Weenie cards to be found in MID limited! Happy Halloween Chafficianados!

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Draft Chaff 144 - SIR Live Draft!

Draft Chaff — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:59:49 GMT

This week Zach and Ben take a break from the monotony of ONE to draft a blast from the past -- Shadows Remastered! Unfortunately, there was an issue with the recording so there isn't any video for this one.

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Draft Chaff 98 - SNC First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Tue, 10 May 2022 16:00:24 GMT

This week Zach and Ben highlight their initial impressions of the New Format! What's working, what's not, and everything in between!

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Draft Chaff 86 - NEO Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben head into Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty with our NEO Format Breakdown! They cover each of the main 2-color archetypes you can expect to find (and a few you maybe didn't notice) along with their initial picks for top 3 commons in each color!

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Draft Chaff 110 - Blind Baldur-dash

Draft Chaff — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:00:52 GMT

This week Zach and Ben jump into their first Baldur's Gate draft, having never looked at the full set. They have no idea what archetypes are available, and haven't read 99% of the cards prior to the draft. Will they make fools of themselves (like usual) or expertly navigate card evaluation on the fly?

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Draft Chaff 140 - ONE Rare Roundup

Draft Chaff — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:27:37 GMT

This week Zach and Ben highlight some of the hits and misses with rares and mythics in Phyrexia: All Will Be One!

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(1:22) Housekeeping

(2:18) Crack-a-draft Type Thing

(8:29) Teferi/Tibalt

(13:10) Listener Question of the Week

(15:50) Main Topic

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Draft Chaff 151 - MOM Rare Roundup

Draft Chaff — Sat, 13 May 2023 21:31:25 GMT

This week Zach and Ben put away the commons and uncommons to talk about their favorite rares in the format!

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Draft Chaff 47 - Draft Chaff Hero: Strixhaven

Draft Chaff — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben bring you the Draft Chaff Hero of Strixhaven! This time around the guys had to dig deep as there wasn't quite a single clear DCH.

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Draft Chaff 14 - Zendikar Rising First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week the guys are talking about their first impressions regarding Zendikar Rising in Limited! Now that everyone has had a chance to play with the new set, Zach and Ben wanted to come back and discuss what their experiences with the format have been, how their initial thoughts have changed, whether or not they've been enjoying it, and more!

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Draft Chaff 59 - Flavortown AFR

Draft Chaff — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to flavortown as they discuss the wins, fails, and otherwise fantastic story elements in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms!

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Draft Chaff 180 - Dinosoaring in LCI Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through a full LCI live draft discussing their picks and showing you every step of the way how they navigate the draft.

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Draft Chaff 21 - Kaladesh Remastered Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are walking you through the newest set to grace MTG Arena: Kaladesh Remastered! That's right, the plane of mechanical sculptures and energy-laden creatures is back in action! The guys are covering all of the mechanics as well as breakdowns of each archetype you can expect to find in the early days of the format.

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Draft Chaff 100 - 100 Cards in 100 Minutes

Draft Chaff — Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:39 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are celebrating 100 episodes of Draft Chaff with 100 cards that meant something to them throughout their journey with Magic.

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Draft Chaff 167 - WOE Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:48:48 GMT

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This week Zach and Ben venture into the Wilds of Eldraine, Magic's newest release, to discuss each of the main 2-color archetypes in the format.

(24:47) UW Stunning

(32:59) UB Fairly Faeries

(41:48) BR Aw, Rats!

(50:27) RG Not-So-Little Red Riding Hood

(57:21) GW Enchanted

(1:06:36) WB Nightmare Fuel

(1:19:36) BG Food Fighters

(1:30:54) UG Aw, Beans

(1:41:18) UR Adventurous Spells

(1:50:53) RW Celebrate Good Times

(1:58:39) Colorless - Tasty Treats

(2:01:58) Colorless - Lands

(2:03:58) Enchanting Tales

(2:09:41) Top White Commons

(2:12:44) Top Blue Commons

(2:14:27) Top Black Commons

(2:16:01) Top Red Commons

(2:17:36) Top Green Commons

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Draft Chaff 115 - DMU Live Draft

Draft Chaff — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:00:44 GMT

This week Zach and Ben dive into their first draft of Dominaria United! They walk through each pick and their reasoning behind their decisions during the draft.

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Draft Chaff 23 - Commander Legends Primer

Draft Chaff — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are taking a look at what the Commander Legends Draft and Sealed experiences are going to be. This episode is a bit different than the traditional Format Breakdown episodes you may be used to, as Zach and Ben aren't breaking down the main archetypes in a detailed manner. Instead they're discussing what they love about commander, why bringing it to limited should be a great experience, what is commander and how does it translate to limited, and more!

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Draft Chaff 207 - No Longer in Chrysis

Draft Chaff — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Chrysis averted! MH3 is on the way out, and Bloomburrow is just around the corner. Time to wish our favorite MH3 cards (not you, Chrys) goodbye with our Format Farewell. Want to win a copy of The One Ring, mailed right to your doorstep? All you need to do to enter is join the Discord and tell us your favorite Magic card! Easy! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 173 - Top 10 Scariest Cards in SIR!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:00:45 GMT

This week Zach and Ben celebrate the return of Shadows Remastered by chatting about the spookiest, scariest cards to be found in the set! Whether it's because of the art, the flavor text, or because you never want to see it on the other side of the battlefield, these cards are sure to give you a fright.

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Selvala's Got Beaver Fever | Episode 201

Draft Chaff — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:45:08 GMT

Will Selvala be the leader these Hundreds of Beavers need? Ok, so that might be a bit of an exaggeration. Be sure to join our Discord for draft advice, spoiler discussions, and Bounty Board prizes! https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Check out our Patreon! To everyone who helps support the show, you're the best. https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Can't get enough draft chaff? Check out the Draft Chaff Cube, and draft it as many times as you want! https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Feel free to reach out at draftchaffpod@gmail.com or @DraftChaffPod on Twitter

Draft Chaff 62 - Draft Chaff Hero: Forgotten Realms and Showcase Stream Spiel

Draft Chaff — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben unveil the Draft Chaff Hero for Adventure into the Forgotten Realms, highlight some incoming Patreon changes, and chat about this week's Magic Showcase Stream!

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Draft Chaff 224 - Aetherdrift First Draft ft. Mia!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:18:00 GMT

Okay, so this is technically not our very first draft like usual, but Ben was drafting at an RCQ over the weekend, so it's close enough! Mia joins the show for a special Valentine's day episode, and she knows a good Wurm deck when she sees one. Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGdYou can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpodListen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaffFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpodCheck out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaffReach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com#magicthegathering #draftchaff #draft #limited #sealed #podcast #aetherdrift

Draft Chaff 210 - Bunnies, Bats, and Beasts, Oh My!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:35:28 GMT

Bunnies, bats, and beasts, oh my! There are plenty of fun rares to discuss in Bloomburrow limited, and Ben and Tyler are bringing the hot takes having played with and against these cards in the first weeks of the format. Which rares do you want to open, and which should you avoid at all costs? Listen to find out! Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/draft-chaff Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Pestering My Opponents | Episode 203

Draft Chaff — Fri, 10 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This week, we pack 1 pick 1 a card that doesn't belong in this format, and use it to demolish our opponent! Or, at least PESTer them a bunch. Be sure to join our Discord for draft advice, spoiler discussions, and Bounty Board prizes! https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Check out our Patreon! To everyone who helps support the show, you're the best. https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Can't get enough draft chaff? Check out the Draft Chaff Cube, and draft it as many times as you want! https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Feel free to reach out at draftchaffpod@gmail.com or @DraftChaffPod on Twitter

Saddle Battle | Episode 204

Draft Chaff — Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

How many Throw From the Saddle is too many? We attempt to find out this week! Be sure to join our Discord for draft advice, spoiler discussions, and Bounty Board prizes! https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Check out our Patreon! To everyone who helps support the show, you're the best. https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Can't get enough draft chaff? Check out the Draft Chaff Cube, and draft it as many times as you want! https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Feel free to reach out at draftchaffpod@gmail.com or @DraftChaffPod on Twitter

Draft Chaff 175 - WOE Is Me

Draft Chaff — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben return to Flavortown to all things Wilds of Eldraine flavor. Story beats, flavor text, art -- you name it.

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Draft Chaff 72 - MID Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben say goodbye to the short but enjoyable format that was Midnight Hunt! You know what that means. It's time to hand out some Chaffy Awards.

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Draft Chaff 209 - Bloomburrow Live Draft!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

It's day 1 of Bloomburrow limited, and the rats are cooking up something good. Is this set just a ploy to get all Magic players to reveal their fursonas? Join our free Discord server here: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd You can support Tyler and Ben on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/draftchaffpod Check out the Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/draftchaff Reach us at: draftchaffpod@gmail.com

Draft Chaff 73 - Crimson Vow Format Breakdown

Draft Chaff — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week is new set week! We're breaking down each of the main archetypes to be found in Crimson Vow along with our expectations on the format!

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Draft Chaff 22 - Back to Basics: Card Evaluation

Draft Chaff — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben add another installment to the Back to Basics series with a look at popular methods by which players evaluate cards in a limited format! Whether you're new to Magic, a veteran of the game, or somewhere in between this episode is an excellent reminder of the various ways you can (and should) evaluate cards!

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Quadrant Theory Revisited by Sierkovitz: https://strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/mtg/quadrant-theory-revisited/

CABS Theory Article by Marshall Sutcliffe: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/limited-information/cabs-theory-2015-08-19

Draft Chaff 176 - WOE Long, Farewell

Draft Chaff — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben say goodbye to Eldraine with the ever anticipated Format Farewell! Can you guess where the Chaffies are going this time?

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Draft Chaff 58 - Everyone Has A Price (of Loyalty)

Draft Chaff — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are jumping on the RB Sac hype train with a discussion on the archetype, the menace it is in quick draft, and ways you may potentially be able to combat it.

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Draft Chaff 52 - Strixhaven Format Farewell

Draft Chaff — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben begin the doubleheader for the Anniversary Week of Draft Chaff as we bid adieux to Strixhaven! We also announce the launch of our new merchandise store! Also, be sure to pay attention to the Discord and Twitter this week as we're hosting giveaways all week, and be sure to submit your mailbag questions for Friday's episode in the Discord, Twitter, or via email!

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Draft Chaff 53 - First Anniversary Special!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are celebrating the show's first anniversary with a stroll down memory lane as they discuss the history of the Draft Chaff podcast. They also answer a ton of listener questions! Thank you all for your continued support and for being the awesome folks you are.

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Draft Chaff 68 - Know Thy Self-Correction

Draft Chaff — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are diving deep into what is typically referred to as the "self-correcting nature of draft." What does it mean to be self-correcting? How does that work in draft? How can I leverage that to be a better drafter? All that and more in this week's episode of Draft Chaff. Huh... that sounded pretty announcer-y.

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Draft Chaff 139 - ONE First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:53 GMT

This week Zach and Ben discuss their initial thoughts on the ONE format, cards to look out for, what they got wrong and what they got right in the Format Breakdown.

Timestamps

(1:00) Housekeeping

(1:59) Crack-a-draft Type Thing

(19:02) Teferi/Tibalt

(23:20) Listener Question of the Week

(25:34) Initial Thoughts

(41:42) Vector Highlights

(56:02) Miscellaneous Notes on the Format

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Draft Chaff 113 - Back to Basics: Breaking Symmetry

Draft Chaff — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:00:34 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are going back to basics to discuss a controversial topic in the world of Magic -- symmetrical effects! Are they as bad as most people think? Let's find out.

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Draft Chaff 164 - MTG Turns 30!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben comb through the announcements from GenCon 2023! We got 3 years' worth of announcements in one session, so grab your snacks...

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(2:17) Crack-a-Draft Type Thing

(17:38) Teferi/Tibalt

(24:48) Listener Question of the Week

(34:52) Main Topic Intro

(36:08) Story Announcements

(44:05) New Upcoming Sets

(57:51) Arena Announcements

(1:05:10) Universes Beyond Announcements

(1:18:40) Plans for 2025

(1:23:31) Plans for 2026

(1:28:07) Brief Recap

(1:30:09) Signoff

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Draft Chaff 158 - LTR First Impressions

Draft Chaff — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 02:09:32 GMT

This week Zach and Ben walk through their initial impressions of LTR and the insights Ben has picked up on his climb to #1 on the 17 Lands trophy leaderboard!

Draft Chaff 57 - AFR Live Draft!

Draft Chaff — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week Zach and Ben are delving into the dungeons of AFR in a live draft! They talk through each and every pick along with some takes on the format.

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Draft Chaff 163 - Commander (Chaff)Masters

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:35:11 GMT

This week Zach and Ben talk about their experiences with Commander Masters and other similar formats!

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Draft Chaff 11 - M21 Format Farewell and First Look at Zendikar Rising

Draft Chaff — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week we say farewell to the format that was M21! We're giving out our M21 Chaffy Awards and closing the latter half of the episode with our thoughts on the latest spoilers we received about Magic's next set: Zendikar Rising!

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