We are taking a deep dive into Magic : The Gatherings Newest Singleton format BRAWL. We cover each deck and what synergies it has as well as all the things they lack, but we are also taking a more broad perspective and talking about how we feel about this product, and the format as a whole. Is it needed? Do MTG players even play brawl? We'll talk about it! So sit back, Crack a cold one, and enjoy the episode with us! BEER UP! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spo...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 28
It's our final day of Brewers week and we are taking a FULL EPISODE to talk about BEER! This will probably be one of the only episodes that has no Magic : The Gathering in it so buckle up. We sat down with Drews brother Travis Flitton to talk all about Home Brewing beer, and what all goes into it, plus we finally get to pop the tops of the very first UUD home-brew!. So sit back, Crack a cold one, and enjoy the episode with us! BEER UP! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4z...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 27
Day four is upon us! We have talked about Light Beer, Dark Beer, Weird beers like Sours and Goses, so today we thought we would journey all they way back to most peoples drinking beginnings and talk about SHIT BEER! Or at least some super basic boring lagers like Coors, PBR, and Carona! We show you our favorite ways to "Upgrade" these boring beers and then talk about what it takes to upgrade a Pre Constructed EDH Deck. So sit back, Crack a cold one, and enjoy the episode with us! BEER UP! The Li...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 26
It's day 3 of Brewers week and we are talking about SOUR BEERS! We brought on Garion's brother Shawn who tends to be the playgroup pioneer of sour beers, to review some great brews and talk about netdecking. All stigma aside we do a deep dive into what NetDecking is and if it is right for you! So sit back, Crack a cold one with us, and enjoy the episode! BEER UP! The Link to the new deck is here - https://deckstats.net/decks/123235/1421676-shawn-s-deck?share_key=yGOHqUZtvSDgc5Y8 The Deckles for ...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 25
It's day 2 of Brewers week and we are talking about DARK BEER! We also had Cory compile some cards and give us a full run down of how he turned a wonky chaos EDH deck led by Norin the Wary, into an insanely fast and efficient Mono-Red Goblin deck led by Krenko Mob Boss! So sit back, Crack a cold one, and enjoy the episode with us! BEER UP! The Link to the new deck is here - Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrRpH9Vkc4JwX...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
To kick off this full week of brews we are going to start with light beers! We will be spending this week breaking down many types and styles of beers, as well as giving some really good discriptions of their flavor and color profiles! We also had Drew compile a list of cards that he used in his FBLTHP Mill deck, so he gives a run down of this goofy EDH deck and explains some of the restrictions he put on himself while building the deck in order to create more variance, and ultimately more fun a...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 24
Alternative Win Conditions in Magic : The Gathering can be a hot topic for some playgroups, but we sat down with one of our most beloved friends and guests of the show, Michael Gardner, to talk about what drew him to play these types of cards. We end up with a healthy discussion about playgroup wellbeing and when not to introduce these cards, but here on UUD we are pretty supportive of these goofy ways to win. So sit back, Crack a cold one, and enjoy the episode with us! BEER UP! Youtube - https...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 22
This week we are going over all of our favorite cards from ELDRAINE! We talk best cards in EDH, Standard, Limited, and more. We also talk about some of the ways this set fell short. Oh and also the ART!! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrRpH9Vkc4JwXDSbUPB?si=ta1jzdJCSS-DZt8mE9wukg Twitter - https://twitter.com/UUDpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UUDPodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/untapupkeepdr...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 21
Today we take a dive into the different deck archetypes used in Magic : The Gathering, and sort of define what that even means. We explain some of the most commonly used strategies of play and deck building, as well as give some examples of decks and the cards they play! We also had some really good beers from Pelican Brewing, Ninkasi Brewery, and one of our show favorites Deschutes! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrR...
Sep 27, 2019•54 min•Ep. 20
Today we are sitting down for a shorter episode and talking about the merits of Infect in MTG. We have a nice little discussion about what infect is and where it's used, and then we turn towards how it could be too powerful or how it may actually be too hard to win with. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrRpH9Vkc4JwXDSbUPB?si=ta1jzdJCSS-DZt8mE9wukg Twitter - https://twitter.com/UUDpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook...
Sep 20, 2019•44 min•Ep. 19
Magic The Gathering has been a very story, and art centered game since it's very inception. Even to this day WOTC releases articles on their website about the over arching story lines that involve its characters. So today we continue our discussion on the color wheel in Magic The Gathering, and in WUBRG order that puts us at RED! We talk about Power, Growth, and the natural order of things. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 18
Magic The Gathering has been a very story, and art centered game since it's very inception. Even to this day WOTC releases articles on their website about the over arching story lines that involve its characters. So today we continue our discussion on the color wheel in Magic The Gathering, and in WUBRG order that puts us at RED! We talk about Combat, Combat, and more COMBAT. Oh and also how emotional response can lead to an overwhelming power advantage! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 17
Magic The Gathering has been a very story, and art centered game since it's very inception. Even to this day WOTC releases articles on their website about the over arching story lines that involve its characters. So today we continue our discussion on the color wheel in Magic The Gathering, and in WUBRG order that puts us at BLACK! We talk about Greed, Ambition, and an overwhelming need to win at all costs! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open...
Aug 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 16
The Commander decks for 2019 release today and we couldn't be more stoked about it! We've got Jeskai, Sultai, Naya, AND Rakdos decks that can be ripped open and played right away. Drew, Cory and Garion talk about the decks strengths, weaknesses, and some of the absolute best cards from the set! Crack open a cold one and let talk some Magic The Gathering! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrRpH9Vkc4JwXDSbUPB?si=ta1jzdJCSS...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 15
Magic The Gathering has been a very story, and art centered game since it's very inception. Even to this day WOTC releases articles on their website about the over arching story lines that involve its characters. So today we continue our discussion on the color wheel in Magic The Gathering, and in WUBRG order that puts us at BLUE! We talk about control, Knowledge, and and an overwhelming sense of self improvement! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https...
Aug 16, 2019•56 min•Ep. 14
Today we brought in a buddy from our playgroup who lives up in Idaho, and just so happened to attend Magic Fest Seattle. He shares some really great stories, and gets us all excited for what is coming up here in a few weeks at MAGIC FEST VEGAS!! If you are going to be headed to Vegas let us know what spots you plan to hit and what side events you play! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrRpH9Vkc4JwXDSbUPB?si=ta1jzdJCSS-D...
Aug 09, 2019•52 min•Ep. 13
Magic The Gathering has been a very story, and art centered game since it's very inception. Even to this day WOTC releases articles on their website about the over arching story lines that involve its characters. So today we wanted to start up a new little mini-series where we look at the colors and explore more than just the "cool" cards. We took a holistic approach to analyzing what each color is, does, and most importantly WANTS to be. We will be going in WUBRG order so first up is the color ...
Aug 02, 2019•46 min•Ep. 12
Garion and Drew wrap up their discussion on Commander 2013 Decks with Derevi and Jeleva! Let us know if you have played either of these decks and if you love them, or hate them!! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrRpH9Vkc4JwXDSbUPB?si=ta1jzdJCSS-DZt8mE9wukg Twitter - https://twitter.com/UUDpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UUDPodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/untapupkeepdrink/ @untapupkeepdrink Th...
Jul 26, 2019•57 min•Ep. 11
Drew and Garion sit down again with 3 of the 5 decks from Commander 2013 Pre Constructed products and give their view of the decks, their construction, and the overall vision of WOTC when making these products!! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYT2R4q53xKZKB4zgmomqw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q0NrRpH9Vkc4JwXDSbUPB?si=ta1jzdJCSS-DZt8mE9wukg Twitter - https://twitter.com/UUDpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UUDPodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/untap...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 10
Today we sit down with Cory's Protege Terenze Crisostomo and talk about what its like getting into magic in 2019. (basically) We talk about Precons in EDH, Jumping in head first into a playgroup that is evolving very rapidly, and much much more! Leave a comment down below if you are a new player and have some great insights as to what it is like to start up these days, or if you have been playing for a while drop a comment about your favorite "beginner" story from way back when!! Youtube - https...
Jul 12, 2019•50 min•Ep. 9
We are doing our first set release, and seeing how the core sets are supposed to be a product to help beginning players get into the game, we think it's only fitting that this is the set that we are getting into doing a current set review. Garion, Cory and Drew go through their top cards for Sealed, Draft, EDH, and just the general best cards of this new set! If you want to do well at your prerelease or know what to look out for in the new standard environment then sit down with us, crack open a...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 8
Drew and Garion sit down for a quick discussion on WOTC's failed attempt at skipping a year of commander decks in favor of a commander "essentials" type product. There are points for and against this product, but seeing as Wizards has not attempted this same tactic again, we can assume that the product was less than stellar! Youtube - Untap Upkeep Drink! Instagram - @Untap, Upkeep, Drink! Twitter - @UUDPodcast Facebook - @UUDPodcast Email - Untapupkeepdrink@gmail.com...
Jun 28, 2019•29 min•Ep. 7
In this episode we do a deep dive into the last 2 2011 Pre-Constructed Decks released by WOTC. We walk through the decks giving highlights of what they did right, what they got wrong, and how you can take these precons and make them much more potent! The last two decks we review are Political Puppets, and Devour For Power. We are drinking Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 Blended Malt Scotch so you know this episode is going to be smoooooooth! Instagram - @Untap, Upkeep, Drink! Twitter - @UUDPodcast Face...
Jun 21, 2019•43 min•Ep. 6
In this episode we do a deep dive into the 2011 Pre-Constructed Decks released by WOTC. We walk through the decks giving highlights of what they did right, what they got wrong, and how you can take these precons and make them much more potent! We cover the first three decks - Heavenly Inferno, Mirror Mastery, and Counterpunch! Instagram - @Untap, Upkeep, Drink! Twitter - @UUDPodcast Facebook - @UUDPodcast Youtube - Untap Upkeep Drink! Email - Untapupkeepdrink@gmail.com...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 5
In this Episode of UUD Garion and Cory take an unopened pre release pack and build the strongest deck they can. We run through how we make the decisions, what cards we weigh as most important, and give you a final deckles for each of us! This is a prime example of how changing your priorities as a deck builder can DRASTICALLY change the way your deck turns out!! Instagram - @Untap, Upkeep, Drink! Twitter - @UUDPodcast Facebook - @UUDPodcast Youtube - Untap Upkeep Drink! Email - Untapupkeepdrink@...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
In episode 3 of Untap Upkeep Drink! We sit down for a quick Mini-Sode to discuss the basic strategies needed to sit down at a Pre-Release or Launch and be able to build a 40 card deck that you can be proud of! (And more importantly, win with!) Instagram - @Untap, Upkeep, Drink! Twitter - @UUDPodcast Facebook - @UUDPodcast Youtube - @ Untap. Upkeep. Drink!
May 31, 2019•18 min•Ep. 3
Today we sit down and discuss the building process that Garion went through for his first ever "From Scratch" commander deck, as well as addressing some of the more basic, foundational building concepts you should implement when you start BREWING!! Here is the link to the original Deck list that Garion started with, mostly with cards he already had. - https://deckstats.net/decks/123235/1192528-mimi-deck-v3/en Here is the FINAL decklist that he decided on. Some suggestions were takend with open a...
May 24, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 2
In the very first episode of Untap. Upkeep. Drink! we explain some of the prominent Formats / variations of the classic card game Magic : The Gathering. There are so many different ways to play this incredible game, and we wanted to give the world a crash course on some of the different rules, deck requirements, and in some cases BUDGET requirements! Sit back, Crack a cold one with us, and enjoy!
May 13, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1
