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Hardcast

Duress Crew
Magic: the Gathering
Duress Crew
Pre-Modern
Lobstercon
Eternal Weekend
Legacy
Pre-Modern Magic
Premodern Data Project
Cephalid Breakfast
Susan Van Camp
Goblins
Legacy Magic
Dead Guy Ale
Tin Fins
Lobstercon 2024
Gatherling
Misty Mountain
Old School Magic
Bootlegger's Ball
Dreadnought

Hot Damn! Duress Crew made a podcast? Join our rotating band of merry hosts as we navigate Dominaria.

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PublishesWeeklyEpisodes39Foundeda year ago
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Billy interviews Jonathan Phillips, who had slain 113 other, lesser wizards at the NEPM Fall Regional. Wielding a mildly spicy version of RG Goblins, he goes through his tournament. Listener mail at the end.

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Phillips
Champion of the New England Premodern Autumn Regional
Episode: What's a crab rangoon to a crab rangoblin? (Jonathan Phillips, #1 NEPM Fall)
Drew Lemmeries
Enthusiastic Magic player and participant in the tournament
Granite State Grinders
Episode: Episode 25: Halloween at the Zoo
Rich Shay
2025 LobsterCon PM Champion
Episode: Episode 17: LCPM25 Champion Rich Shay
Travis Schneider
Magic: The Gathering player and co-host of Shared Discovery podcast
Shared Discovery podcast
Episode: Episode 15: Tribe with Travis Schneider
Ian Adams
Top competitive Magic: The Gathering player and Goblins deck expert
Episode: Episode 13: RB Goblins with Ian Adams (DxC Winter Champ)
Jerry Mee
Notable figure in Magic's New England history and former host of Leaving a Legacy
Leaving a Legacy
Episode: Episode 6: Pooping a Premodern with Jerry Mee
Nick Balzano
Pre-modern tournament champion and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast
Episode: Episode 5: Tin Fins with Nick Balzano (DxC Fall 1st Place)
Brett Spinelli
New member of Duress Crew and player from Albany
Naked Witch
Episode: Episode 4.3: Survival of the Pittest
Tom Hagen
Agent for Susan Van Camp, Magic artist
Not mentioned
Episode: Episode 3: Every Hero needs a villain (so we tagged his Lotus)

Host

Billy Mills Curran
Host and co-host of various episodes, involved with the Duress Crew, highlighting gaming events and community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Content

    Keep it up I guess…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    J^
    United States4 months ago
  • Deaconlori

    Duressipes! Technical values really good, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deaconlori
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Premodern podcast

    Just like hanging out with your friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brealest
    United Statesa year ago
  • A stellar debut from an iconic crew!

    What a great addition to the already stellar lineup of premodern focused podcast. The Duress Crew not only leads by example by fostering an amazing community which has inspired several regional premodern groups (mine included) but they are talented magic players as well. I can’t wait to hear what’s in store in terms of their discussions on community, strategy, and just general discussion about what makes pre-modern the best format in Magic!

    -KCGregor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aGregorP
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lets F* go!

    Awesom content! Looking for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SebiX83
    Polanda year ago

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Many enjoy the humorous anecdotes shared by the hosts, enhancing the entertainment value of the episodes.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and sense of community among the hosts.
The podcast is praised for its insightful discussions regarding gaming strategies and tournament experiences.
Listeners indicate a growing excitement for community gatherings and events like LobsterCon, reflecting a strong communal spirit.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#150
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#40
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#171
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#177
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#224
Italy/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#250
Australia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What's a crab rangoon to a crab rangoblin? (Jonathan Phillips, #1 NEPM Fall)
Q: What would you like to ask the next guest?
I want an album recommendation.
Episode 21: The State of the Crewnion
Q: Will proxies be allowed for enemy fetches?
I'm inclined to say no, but we have allowed proxies for banned cards to incentivize brewing.
Episode 21: The State of the Crewnion
Q: What about upcoming events and changes to LobsterCon?
LobsterCon will now be a two-day event with changes to registration and tournament structure.
Episode 21: The State of the Crewnion
Q: So we want to talk about The State of the Crewnion?
Yes, we have announcements and updates for the community.
Episode 19: Season 2 Premiere with Aaron Lane on GB Madness (Summer 25 Champ)
Q: What was the first booster pack you remember opening?
I started in 1995.

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This podcast features a range of lively discussions centered around the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly focusing on events such as Eternal Weekend and tournaments like LobsterCon. Hosts share personal anecdotes, competitive strategies, and the emotional intricacies of gaming, blending humor and camaraderie as they explore various card formats, including Vintage, Legacy, and Pre-Modern. Listeners can expect engaging insights on community dynamics, gaming strategies, and event recaps, punctuated by the hosts' shared experiences and passion for the game.

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Hardcast launched a year ago and published 39 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hardcast include:

1. Jonathan Phillips
2. Drew Lemmeries
3. Rich Shay
4. Travis Schneider
5. Ian Adams
6. Jerry Mee
7. Nick Balzano
8. Brett Spinelli

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