The Other Modern

The Other Modern

By Piper

Magic Set Editor Modern is a custom magic format made up entirely of custom sets and played on Lackey and Cockatrice, and this is the podcast about it. Join Pipsqueak and a series of guests as they talk the strategy, the meta, and the nitty gritty of this wild and fun format.

Discord link: discord.gg/Q7uZvu6
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The Other Modern Is Back (ft Dodger)

The Other ModernJan 30, 2024
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01:14:11
Champions: HerziQuerzi

Champions: HerziQuerzi

Our second episode in the Champions series, we talk to HerziQuerzi about their handful of GP wins, and one other champion promo of questionable validity.


Grand Prix Cairo decklist: https://pastebin.com/SdFbNRFp

Grand Prix Verona decklists: https://snapdragonfirework.wixsite.com/msem2/single-post/2019/05/12/grand-prix-verona

Grand Prix Cancun decklists: https://snapdragonfirework.wixsite.com/msem2/single-post/2019/12/10/grand-prix-cancún

Grand Prix Valencia decklists: https://lackeybot.herokuapp.com/msem/statdex/t/gp_23_09

Grand Prix Yangon decklists: https://lackeybot.herokuapp.com/msem/statdex/t/gp_23_12

May 01, 202437:52
Brewer's Corner - PSA, UNR, SOU, ALK, EIA

Brewer's Corner - PSA, UNR, SOU, ALK, EIA

Pipsqueak is joined by Scribbl and HerziQuerzi for another new episode style: Brewer's Corner. The three go through a handful of MSEM's older sets, each at least 2 years old, and find some potentially underutilized cards inside them.

Mar 11, 202445:11
Champions: CanterburyEgg
Mar 06, 202434:23
GP Zanzibar Recap Episode
Feb 04, 202401:24:53
The Other Modern Is Back (ft Dodger)

The Other Modern Is Back (ft Dodger)

I hope no one was waiting for the Grand Prix Toledo recap episode.

In this episode, we talk about what's been going on since Dodger took a break from the format, and the show went on hiatus. Fairly casual/unstructured episode vibe.

Jan 30, 202401:14:11
Grand Prix Toledo Decklist Overview
May 17, 202135:48
Grand Prix Sao Paolo Recap

Grand Prix Sao Paolo Recap

Pipsqueak and Dodger talk about their results at Grand Prix Sao Paolo, and the usual post GP Recap things.

May 16, 202114:18
Talking About Team Unified Constructed

Talking About Team Unified Constructed

Join Pipsqueak, Dodger, and Herzi as they talk about Team Unified Constructed, how to build teams, build decks, and past experiences with MSEM's premier team format.


Decklists for the last TUC event: https://www.msem2.com/single-post/team-unified-constructed-decklists

Apr 22, 202142:20
Grand Prix São Paulo Decklist Overview

Grand Prix São Paulo Decklist Overview

Join Pipsqueak and Dodger as they give a bunch of decklists a once over, summarize some meta trends, and make fun of Herzi's deckbuilding.

Decklists here: https://www.msem2.com/single-post/grand-prix-s%C3%A3o-paulo-decklists-a-g 

https://www.msem2.com/single-post/grand-prix-s%C3%A3o-paulo-decklists-h-t

Elmikkino's metagame breakdown: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/614869507021733948/831225342928355388/GP_Sao_Paulo_Chart.png

MSEM Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Zu5BXgy

Apr 16, 202153:13
Grand Prix Rome Recap

Grand Prix Rome Recap

Join Pipsqueak and Dodger as they debrief, going over the last Grand Prix, what they did, what went right, and what went wrong (well, things didn't go wrong for Dodger, but that obviously goes without saying).

Grand Prix Rome Decklists: 

https://www.msem2.com/single-post/grand-prix-rome-6000j-through-mako 

https://www.msem2.com/single-post/grand-prix-rome-mikkjal-through-tumbles

Apr 15, 202129:38
Grand Prix Quezon City Recap
Mar 11, 202101:02:43
Grand Prix Paris Recap
Feb 06, 202134:46
Grand Prix Oakland Recap

Grand Prix Oakland Recap

Join Pipsqueak, Reuben, and Dodger as they discuss Grand Prix Oakland, both looking over deck choices, their individual journeys, and what to expect in future GPs.


Decklists: https://www.msem2.com/single-post/grand-prix-oakland

Jan 03, 202101:02:25
A History Lesson

A History Lesson

Pipsqueak, CyberChronometer, and HerziQuerzi get together and talk about the most powerful decks the format has ever seen over the four years it has existed.
Dec 11, 202001:35:01
GPN Recap and Reflections

GPN Recap and Reflections

Join Pipsqueak, Dodger, and CyberChronometer as they talk about their decks for the GP, how the GP went, and what to keep in mind going forward.
Dec 02, 202001:38:43
Four Cards We Hate About You

Four Cards We Hate About You

Join Pipsqueak, Dodger, and Simon as they list the four cards they each despise the most in MSEM. Be advised that this episode contains excessive negativity from three people who genuinely love the format. 

Nov 16, 202001:30:21
League Season Recap and Ramblings

League Season Recap and Ramblings

Pipsqueak, Dodger, and Tyrant join forces to talk about the decks that went 4-1 or better in this season’s constructed league, as well as the general state of format and why Ponza is clearly the best deck in the format.
Oct 31, 202001:35:30
The Most Busted Cards You Aren’t Playing

The Most Busted Cards You Aren’t Playing

Pipsqueak, Egg, and Dodger produce clickbait and some broken deck ideas.
Aug 25, 202001:15:19
A Deep Dive On Control

A Deep Dive On Control

Pipsqueak, CanterburyEgg, and HerziQuerzi talk about their favorite control strategies and cards in MSEM, as well as how to beat them.
Aug 18, 202001:09:17
Winter set review: Fields of Gold
Feb 14, 202025:43
Winter Set Review: Ayken
Feb 14, 202031:34
Winter Set Review: Lovi Awoken
Feb 06, 202027:07
Winter Set Review: Barten’s Journal
Feb 06, 202022:52
A Deep Dive On Midrange
Jul 07, 201939:21
DHL and reflections on the ATB/RWR meta
Jul 03, 201930:14