Constructed Resources (Luis Scott-Vargas and Andrew Baeckstrom)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Constructed Resources #71 - Do Constructs Dream of Electric Sheep? | 01:13:24 | |
This action-packed episode covers the multi-format bans, Alchemy changes, and the electric highlights from Kamigawa! Social Media | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Constructed Resources #72 - Kamigawa's Neon Destiny | 00:58:43 | |
With NEO making impacts on every format, LSV and BK weigh in on which cards are a flash in the pan and which are here to stay. Social Media | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Constructed Resources Episode 73: CR Returns | 00:59:26 | |
Like Batman or the Jedi or uh, the cast of Cocoon, LSV and BK have RETURNED! There's tons to talk about between bans, set champs and Neon Dynasty! | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | Constructed Resources #1 - Let's Get Down to Business | 00:59:53 | |
LSV and BK kick off their first episode of Constructed Resources, a weekly podcast devoted to covering everything Constructed. They start by evaluating the bans/unbans, and cover what M21 brought to Standard, as well as their current Standard Power Rankings. Deck of the Week: 4:30 Social Media | |||
| 22 Jul 2020 | Constructed Resources #2 - When to Beat 'Em, and When to Join 'Em | 00:51:57 | |
When one deck stands above the rest, should you play it, try to beat it, or go even deeper? LSV and BK go over the different approaches, common traps, and what they'd do in the current Temur-dominated Standard. Social Media | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | Constructed Resources #3 - Seven Deadly Sideboarding Traps and How to Avoid Them | 01:01:16 | |
On this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK tackle the seven most common sideboarding traps, and give you tips on how to avoid them. Social Media Mardu Winota https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3234459#paper | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Constructed Resources #4 - The Banhammer Drops | 00:58:30 | |
On this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK evaluate the recent bannings, and give a comprehensive list of decks they are looking at for the rebooted Standard and Pioneer formats. Social Media Izzet Prowess: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3239161#paper | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | Constructed Resources #5 - Mastering Amonkhet Remastered | 01:06:19 | |
Decks of the Week: Temur Elementals: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3283113#online Pioneer Simic Reclamation: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pioneer-wilderness-reclamation#online | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | Constructed Resources #6 - Double Deep Dive | 01:19:44 | |
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| 26 Aug 2020 | Constructed Resources #7 - How to Beat Control Decks | 01:06:09 | |
In this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK go deep on how to play against control decks - they talk gameplay, deck construction, sideboarding, and more. | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | Constructed Resources #8 - Zendikar Previews and Q&A | 01:12:09 | |
Zendikar previews are popping off, so LSV and BK talk about all the most exciting ones for Constructed before tackling a wide variety of listener questions. Social Media | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Constructed Resources #9 - A Historic Chat About The Invitational | 01:04:31 | |
| 23 Sep 2020 | Constructed Resources #10 - Zendikar First Impressions | 01:10:47 | |
CR returns, with LSV and BK taking a deep dive on Double-Faced Lands, Zendikar, and how the new cards are impacting various Constructed formats. Social Media | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | Constructed Resources #11 - How To Play Like A Pro | 01:17:49 | |
LSV and BK go deep on gameplay, with tactics on how to improve your in-game decision-making. They talk about leveling, sequencing, and everything from your first land drop to how to close out a game. Decks of the Week
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| 06 Oct 2020 | Constructed Resources #12 - Did We Break Standard and Historic? | 01:09:45 | |
With Grand Finals decklists in, LSV and BK break down both the lists LSV submitted, and go over the full Standard and Historic metagames. | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Constructed Resources #13 - How to Approach This New (Old) Standard | 00:59:57 | |
With bans completely changing the Standard landscape, LSV and BK discuss how to approach the wide-open format, and which decks have the most promise. Oops, All Spells | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 | Constructed Resources #14 - A Guide to Rogues Deckbuilding | 00:56:02 | |
Rogues is one of the best decks in Standard, and has multiple distinct versions. BK and LSV break down the merits of each, and discuss ways to get the most out of your aggro-control decks. | |||
| 29 Oct 2020 | Constructed Resources #15 - Be Aggressive, Be Be Aggressive | 01:08:38 | |
LSV and BK break down everything you need to play aggro - how to build your decks, how to play against removal, how to sideboard, and more. | |||
| 05 Nov 2020 | Constructed Resources #16 - Mailbag Marauders | 01:08:50 | |
BK and LSV go to the mailbag for this episode, answering questions on topics that range from Constructed to the best players of all time. | |||
| 11 Nov 2020 | Constructed Resources #17 - Mastering Kaladesh Remastered | 00:57:12 | |
LSV and BK chat Kaladesh Remastered, a set which is sure to shake up Historic. Whether you want to spin the wheel with Aetherworks Marvel or grind the opponent out with Torrential Gearhulk, this episode is for you. | |||
| 20 Nov 2020 | Constructed Resources #18 - Black is the New Black | 01:10:16 | |
LSV and BK kick off a new cycle of episodes, each focusing on what a color brings to Constructed. They start with Black, covering its strengths, weaknesses, and ways to make your black decks better. Social Media | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | Constructed Resources #19 - The Ultimate Guide to Aggro-Control | 01:08:56 | |
Aggro-Control is the hardest archetype to play, and often the best. LSV and BK break down everything you need to pilot the most frustrating archetype to face. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Constructed Resources #20 - Decklist of Champions | 01:02:21 | |
LSV and BK are both competing in the Zendikar Rising Championship - find out what they are playing and why, as they break down both Historic and Standard. | |||
| 11 Dec 2020 | Constructed Resources #21 - Historic and Pioneer Roundup | 01:04:50 | |
This week, LSV and BK run down everything you need to know about Historic and Pioneer, along with recommendations for decks they would play in each format. | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | Constructed Resources #22 - A Deep Dive On The Best Deck in Historic | 01:07:11 | |
With a big Historic tournament coming up this weekend, LSV and BK take a deep dive into Sultai Midrange. They go over how to build it, how to play it, and how to sideboard, as well as recommending the list they would play. | |||
| 02 Jan 2021 | Constructed Resources #23 - Year in Review | 01:05:21 | |
BK and LSV close out 2020 in a light-hearted review of the misses, the hits, the other misses, and everything else that happened in 2020. | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Constructed Resources #24 - It's Snowtime! | 01:12:20 | |
Kaldheim previews are in full swing, so LSV and BK go deep on Giants, Snow, and more! | |||
| 22 Jan 2021 | Constructed Resources #25 - Our Top Constructed Picks for Kaldheim - Draft Style! | 01:05:33 | |
BK and LSV try something a little different this week, as they draft their top picks from Kaldheim for Constructed impact. Will LSV force snow? Is BK going to be reasonable? Find out in this episode! | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | Constructed Resources #26 - Kaldheim is as Good as Gold | 01:05:31 | |
Kaldheim's first day at school was a big one, and LSV and BK have all the goods, from LSV's obsession with Goldspan Dragon to whether land destruction is great in Standard. | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | Constructed Resources #27 - This Episode Is Bullsh*t | 01:14:19 | |
BK and LSV are on their usual BS this episode, as they talk about all the nonsense decks, from Tibalt's Trickery to Oops, All Spells! and more. If you want to learn how to play them or how to beat them, this is the episode for you. | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Constructed Resources #28 - A New Standard Emerges | 01:14:19 | |
LSV and BK take a good look at Standard, and one deck in particular has caught their eye. Emergent Ultimatum is a game-changer, and they explain how it's already started to take over the format (and some potential answers to it). | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Constructed Resources #29 - The Aftermath of the Banpocalypse | 01:08:16 | |
Wizards dropped the hammer on every format except Standard, and BK and LSV are ready to pick up the pieces. They weigh in on each format, with predictions as to what decks will rise and where you should look next. | |||
| 26 Feb 2021 | Constructed Resources #30 - Solving Standard (and Time Spiral Preview Cards) | 01:15:03 | |
LSV and BK got some sweet Time Spiral Remastered preview cards from Wizards, so they discuss those (as well as breaking down what's hot and what's not in Standard right now). | |||
| 05 Mar 2021 | Constructed Resources #31 - You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers | 01:19:28 | |
LSV and BK bust out the mailbag, and answer questions about Constructed, Organized Play, why LSV played Mono-Red, and much more! | |||
| 12 Mar 2021 | Constructed Resources #32 - Burn, Baby, Burn | 01:05:32 | |
LSV and BK investigate the way of the Lava Spike this week, with a full breakdown on Burn decks. How to play 'em, how to beat 'em, and a look at the Top 10 Burn cards of all time. | |||
| 19 Mar 2021 | Constructed Resources #33 - Don't Mulligan This Episode | 01:25:44 | |
In an episode worth keeping, LSV and BK go over everything you need to know about mulligans, ending with a review of a bunch of sample hands. | |||
| 26 Mar 2021 | Constructed Resources #34 - Will LSV Get Away With It Again? | 01:12:59 | |
BK grills LSV on his Kaldheim Championship decklists, and comes to the conclusion that trying to pull a fast one may not work out. The lads also cover Strixhaven previews, and even have one of their own! | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | Constructed Resources #35 - Arclight Phoenix Rises From The Ashes | 01:13:43 | |
LSV and BK couldn't be more excited about the addition of Faithless Looting to Historic - they chat Arclight Phoenix, other Mystical Archive cards, and even review LSV's outstanding performance with Pig-Blade in the KHM Championship. | |||
| 09 Apr 2021 | Constructed Resources #36 - Strixhaven Honor Roll | 01:14:47 | |
With the full Strixhaven card list available, LSV and BK see which cards have high marks and which get flunked (and not without disagreeing on the way). | |||
| 16 Apr 2021 | Constructed Resources #37 - A Historic New Era | 01:01:57 | |
Everything in Historic changed when the Mystical Archive attacked. LSV and BK cover what's hot and what's not on day 1 of the new Historic era. | |||
| 23 Apr 2021 | Constructed Resources #38 - The Tron Episode | 01:22:54 | |
Love it or hate it, Tron has been one of the pillars of Modern for the last decade. BK and LSV break down everything you need to know to understand it, play it, or beat it. | |||
| 30 Apr 2021 | Constructed Resources #39 - Advanced Plays for Advanced Players | 01:08:18 | |
Keeping 1-landers, killing your own stuff, and setting strange Arena stops - these are all advanced plays that are sometimes right. BK and LSV cover high strategy, and where you should diverge from conventional wisdom. | |||
| 07 May 2021 | Constructed Resources #40 - A Grab Bag of Announcements | 01:12:03 | |
With a huge announcement drop yesterday, BK and LSV cover their reactions, thoughts on topics such as rotation, and more! | |||
| 14 May 2021 | Constructed Resources #41 - The End Of An Era | 01:04:20 | |
In a special episode of Constructed Resources, LSV and BK talk about the recent Organized Play announcement, their takes on how we got here, and some thought on what may come next. | |||
| 20 May 2021 | Constructed Resources #42 - A Tainted Format | 00:58:47 | |
With Thassa's Oracle getting the axe in Historic, LSV and BK delve into what comes next, and why they think the Tainted Pact deck is far from dead. | |||
| 04 Jun 2021 | Constructed Resources #43 - Modern Horizons Returns | 01:38:22 | |
LSV and BK talk all things MH2, with a look at what they think will make a big impact. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Constructed Resources #44 - A Tale of Two Sagas | 01:05:24 | |
Urza's Saga is making a huge impact on both Legacy and Modern, and it's not the only MH2 card to do so. LSV and BK give you the rundown, and even touch on the recent Historic ban. | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | Constructed Resources #45 - White: Weakest Color or Underrated Gem? | 01:06:54 | |
BK and LSV are back with another Prismatic episode, this time focusing on White. They cover everything from strengths to weaknesses, and tackle the age-old question of where it fits in the overall rankings. | |||
| 02 Jul 2021 | Constructed Resources #46 - (Demi)Liches Get Stitches | 01:21:04 | |
Demilich is the most exciting AFR card previewed so far, and there's plenty more on top of that. The guys chat about their picks for the new set, and venture into the dungeon mechanic while they are at it. | |||
| 16 Jul 2021 | Constructed Resources #47 - Everything You Need to Know About Standard 2022 | 01:02:33 | |
If you're wondering what Standard 2022 is and it feels like to late to ask, BK and LSV have got you. They go over the format, why it exists, and what's good in it, as well as looking to what implications it has on the future. | |||
| 23 Jul 2021 | Constructed Resources #48 - Brainstorm's Glorious End | 00:54:01 | |
With Brainstorm suspended, BK and LSV tackle the reasons why, how winrates can be deceptive, and what the shape of Historic is now. | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | Constructed Resources #49 - The State of Standard (and Jumpstart) | 01:09:29 | |
You asked, we answered - BK and LSV give you a full Standard format breakdown just in time for the Arena Open this weekend (and chat about Historic Jumpstart too). | |||
| 06 Aug 2021 | Constructed Resources #50 - Winota Deep Dive | 01:15:16 | |
Naya Winota is the best deck in Standard right now, so BK and LSV take a deep dive on how to build it, how to play it, and how to beat it. If you're playing Standard, you won't want to miss it! | |||
| 13 Aug 2021 | Constructed Resources #51 - Keeping Your Mental Game Strong | 01:01:32 | |
Magic is a mental game, and this week the guys talk about how to keep yours on point (including a very relevant example of LSV putting these lessons in action). | |||
| 20 Aug 2021 | Constructed Resources Episode 52: Anniversary Q&A | 01:15:22 | |
It's been a year of Constructed Resources and LSV and BK are taking this episode to answer all of your questions! | |||
| 27 Aug 2021 | Constructed Resources #53 - Historic Horizons with Sam Pardee | 01:10:06 | |
BK is joined by special guest (and newest MPL member) Sam Pardee to break down what Historic Horizons has to offer! Social Media | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | Constructed Resources #54 - Izzet Good? | 01:04:18 | |
LSV just submitted his decklist for the highest-stakes tournament of the year - listen as the guys break down the list, as well as cover the "Ethical Gray Area" of the week. | |||
| 10 Sep 2021 | Constructed Resources #55 - The Best Deck in Historic and Innistrad First Takes | 01:11:12 | |
With the Arena Open this weekend, LSV and BK go over the metagame and the deck to beat, as well as covering the Innistrad cards that have caught their eye. Social Media | |||
| 17 Sep 2021 | Constructed Resources #56 - On a Midnight Hunt Goin' Anywhere | 01:09:58 | |
BK and LSV break down the sweet stuff from day 1 of Innistrad's release, highlighting the cards and decks that stood out in Standard and Modern. | |||
| 24 Sep 2021 | Constructed Resources #57 - Threat and Response | 01:30:03 | |
For every threat, there's a proper response - LSV and BK go over the different kinds of threats in Standard, why they are good, and how to answer them. | |||
| 01 Oct 2021 | Constructed Resources #58 - The Definitive Guide to Modern | 01:16:00 | |
LSV and BK take a good long look at Modern, and break down the best decks and cards from every archetype. Whether you're a fan of Modern or thinking about getting in, this is the episode for you. Social Media | |||
| 08 Oct 2021 | Constructed Resources #59 - Worlds Breakdown | 01:05:40 | |
LSV and BK breakdown what you can expect to see this weekend at MTG Worlds. Social Media | |||
| 16 Oct 2021 | Constructed Resources #60 - Business as Usual | 01:38:49 | |
Your usual hosts Marshall and BK go over what happened last weekend at Worlds as well as much more! Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst | |||
| 22 Oct 2021 | Constructed Resources #61 - Lone Ranger Q&A | 00:34:00 | |
Your usual hosts BK and BK go over your questions from the CR Discord in this weeks more intimate show! Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Constructed Resources #62 - The Episode That Time Forgot | 00:46:34 | |
Alrund's Epiphany strikes again, as this episode took a few extra turns before being posted. BK has plenty to say about both Historic and Standard, and even more about Dune (with a special guest). | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Constructed Resources #63 - Wedding Gifts, Part 1 | 01:16:10 | |
LSV makes his triumphant return, as him and BK dole out awards for the best in each category in Crimson Vow. There are some good ones, and they go deep on how each new card could be used! | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | Constructed Resources Episode 64: Official Host BK | 01:06:59 | |
Eternal Weekend, Standard data and an overview of Crimson Vow with new official actual host not co-host BK. Yes the same BK. | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | Constructed Resources Episode 65: Vegas, baby! | 00:52:22 | |
Luis and BK dive into the Standard metagame and look back at the Modern main event in Las Vegas to see what the format looks like in paper. | |||
| 03 Dec 2021 | Constructed Resources #66 - Alchemical Reactions | 01:00:00 | |
A new online-only format was just announced, and the guys do a deep dive on what the implications are and give their first takes on it! Social Media | |||
| 10 Dec 2021 | Constructed Resources #67 - Breaking Down Alchemy | 01:14:40 | |
Alchemy has hit the (digital) streets, and LSV and BK break down what looks promising in the first day of testing! Social Media | |||
| 08 Jan 2022 | Constructed Resources #68 - Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions | 01:08:38 | |
The boys are back in town, and they go deep on Modern gameplay decisions. This episode has tips and tricks for all the most-played Modern staples! Social Media | |||
| 14 Jan 2022 | Constructed Resources #69 - Alchemy, the Arena Open, and You | 00:52:09 | |
With the Alchemy Arena Open coming this weekend, BK and LSV take a look at the best Alchemy cards, decks, and play patterns, and leave you with recommendations with what to play! Social Media | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Constructed Resources #70 - Bans, Invites, and More | 00:59:15 | |
LSV and BK tackle a variety of topics this week - retroactive invites, the state of Alchemy, the recent Pauper bans and what the upcoming ban announcement might hold (for every format). Social Media | |||