The Social Contract EDH Podcast
@socialcontractedh.bsky.social
Join Judge Alex @lapper.gay, an #MTG Judge with a wealth of knowledge and experience, & Mike Almond as they talk about #EDH politics, group hug, slug, stax, and symmetric effects!
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Hey frands! We are on a recording pause for a minute while Mike deals with some family issues. In the meantime, here is an Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay recorded looking back at the Ice Age... block(?) and how these cards fit the social contract for EDH now. We hope to resume normal schedule soon!
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Hey frands! We are on a recording pause for a minute while Mike deals with some family issues. In the meantime, here is an Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay recorded looking back at the Ice Age... block(?) and how these cards fit the social contract for EDH now. We hope to resume normal schedule soon!
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ICYMI: Wizards just announced some updates to the Bracket system, and SEVERAL cards are coming off the Game Changers list. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #Brackets edhrec.com/articles/wiz...
Wizards of the Coast Commander Brackets Update for October 2025 | EDHREC
Changes in bracket power level and removal of iconic cards from the Game Changers list top off this update to the Commander Brackets System.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
ICYMI: Wizards just announced some updates to the Bracket system, and SEVERAL cards are coming off the Game Changers list. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #Brackets edhrec.com/articles/wiz...
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Ever play Commander with a married couple where one person in the couple is constantly trying to "queen-make"? What do you do? By @amithebolcast.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #HappyWifeHappyLife
Am I The Bolas? - Giving Up | EDHREC
Ever play Commander with a married couple where one person in the couple is constantly trying to "queen-make"? What do you do?
edhrec.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ever play Commander with a married couple where one person in the couple is constantly trying to "queen-make"? What do you do? By @amithebolcast.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #HappyWifeHappyLife
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Are you ready to see the Saltiest cards of 2025? We're breaking down the top 15 cards, top 15 NEW cards, and throwing in the saltiest sets as a treat. Get some water ready, cuz you're gonna need it. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #Salt2025 edhrec.com/articles/sal...
Salt 2025 Scores Are Here! | EDHREC
Time for the results of the 2025 EDHREC Salt Voting! It's the saltiest cards of the year, and we're throwing in the saltiest sets, as a treat.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Are you ready to see the Saltiest cards of 2025? We're breaking down the top 15 cards, top 15 NEW cards, and throwing in the saltiest sets as a treat. Get some water ready, cuz you're gonna need it. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #Salt2025 edhrec.com/articles/sal...
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Mono-Red…Stax. That’s right we are embracing a bit of our evil side with a new card from the PlayStation Secret Lair. Kratos, God of War. @playstation.com
edhrec.com/articles/kra...
edhrec.com/articles/kra...
Kratos, God of War Commander Deck Tech | EDHREC
Kratos, God of War punishes your opponents when they don't attack. So let's make sure they can't, with some Stax effects.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Mono-Red…Stax. That’s right we are embracing a bit of our evil side with a new card from the PlayStation Secret Lair. Kratos, God of War. @playstation.com
edhrec.com/articles/kra...
edhrec.com/articles/kra...
❤️ Hug them or hurt them? ☠️
What is the best strategy at the #EDH table? And in what order?
Whether your goal is to avoid hard time in the slammer or at the table, the Axelrod tournament strategies will prove useful. Maybe we can get Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay out of the Prisoner's Dilemma!
What is the best strategy at the #EDH table? And in what order?
Whether your goal is to avoid hard time in the slammer or at the table, the Axelrod tournament strategies will prove useful. Maybe we can get Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay out of the Prisoner's Dilemma!
October 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
❤️ Hug them or hurt them? ☠️
What is the best strategy at the #EDH table? And in what order?
Whether your goal is to avoid hard time in the slammer or at the table, the Axelrod tournament strategies will prove useful. Maybe we can get Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay out of the Prisoner's Dilemma!
What is the best strategy at the #EDH table? And in what order?
Whether your goal is to avoid hard time in the slammer or at the table, the Axelrod tournament strategies will prove useful. Maybe we can get Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay out of the Prisoner's Dilemma!
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Is it Bolasy to respond to your Commander pod's playstyle by building a Stax deck? More importantly, is it healthy for the pod? @amithebolcast.bsky.social has some thoughts. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #AMItheBolas
Am I the Bolas? - Slowing Games Down | EDHREC
Is it Bolasy to respond to your Commander pod's playstyle by building a Stax deck? More importantly, is it healthy for the pod?
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October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Is it Bolasy to respond to your Commander pod's playstyle by building a Stax deck? More importantly, is it healthy for the pod? @amithebolcast.bsky.social has some thoughts. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #AMItheBolas
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Despite all the sets being released in Magic, there are still many underexplored themes in Commander. @nicnax96.bsky.social breaks down his favorites here. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #CMDR
5 Commander Themes I Wish Had More Support | EDHREC
Despite all the sets being released in Magic, there are still many underexplored themes in Commander. Nick breaks down his favorites.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Despite all the sets being released in Magic, there are still many underexplored themes in Commander. @nicnax96.bsky.social breaks down his favorites here. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #CMDR
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EDHREC 2025 Salt Voting is LIVE! Head to our site to show these mean old cards how you really feel about them. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #AngerIssues edhrec.com/salt
September 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
EDHREC 2025 Salt Voting is LIVE! Head to our site to show these mean old cards how you really feel about them. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #AngerIssues edhrec.com/salt
Don't trade life for sand! ⌛
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay for a fascinating social #MTG discussion with "noted computer vagrant" John Labelle @airza.bsky.social
Let's learn the good, the bad, and the ugly #EDH deals from the best!
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay for a fascinating social #MTG discussion with "noted computer vagrant" John Labelle @airza.bsky.social
Let's learn the good, the bad, and the ugly #EDH deals from the best!
September 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Don't trade life for sand! ⌛
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay for a fascinating social #MTG discussion with "noted computer vagrant" John Labelle @airza.bsky.social
Let's learn the good, the bad, and the ugly #EDH deals from the best!
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay for a fascinating social #MTG discussion with "noted computer vagrant" John Labelle @airza.bsky.social
Let's learn the good, the bad, and the ugly #EDH deals from the best!
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September 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Did you know that today is World Water Monitoring Day? Let's celebrate with a salty brew around Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon. By @wolfsrunphoto.com #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
Owling Mine Returns With This Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Deck | EDHREC
The saltiest, wettest Commander deck ever? Let's bring back Owling Mine from 2006 Standard for a Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Commander deck.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did you know that today is World Water Monitoring Day? Let's celebrate with a salty brew around Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon. By @wolfsrunphoto.com #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
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Which cards from Marvel's Spider-Man are the most interesting and interactive? Let's make your Commander games more exciting, with @jampyr.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
Top 10 Interesting and Interactive Cards From Marvel's Spider-Man | EDHREC
Which cards from Marvel's Spider-Man are the most interesting and interactive? Let's make your Commander games more exciting.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Which cards from Marvel's Spider-Man are the most interesting and interactive? Let's make your Commander games more exciting, with @jampyr.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, helps whoever a spider can! Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as they discuss the friendlier (and less friendly) sides of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in the #MTGxSpider-Man #EDH social set review!
September 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, helps whoever a spider can! Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as they discuss the friendlier (and less friendly) sides of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in the #MTGxSpider-Man #EDH social set review!
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Marvel's Spider-Man just revealed a new card, Cheering Crowd, which has the potential to find a home in many Group Hug Commander decks. Let's see what @unsummonedskull.bsky.social has to say about the card's potential. #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
Marvel's Spider-Man Has a Powerful New Group Hug Card | EDHREC
Marvel's Spider-Man just revealed a new card, Cheering Crowd, which has the potential to find a home in many Group Hug Commander decks.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Marvel's Spider-Man just revealed a new card, Cheering Crowd, which has the potential to find a home in many Group Hug Commander decks. Let's see what @unsummonedskull.bsky.social has to say about the card's potential. #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
We're all cheering for this fascinating new #MTGxSpiderMan social card!
September 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We're all cheering for this fascinating new #MTGxSpiderMan social card!
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Today's EDHREC Commander of the Day cares about voting and gives you benefits depending on how opponents vote. Too bad he doesn't actually initiate any voting himself. It's Erestor of the Council from the LOTR precons, who leads 442 decks, ranked 1,795. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #LOTR
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today's EDHREC Commander of the Day cares about voting and gives you benefits depending on how opponents vote. Too bad he doesn't actually initiate any voting himself. It's Erestor of the Council from the LOTR precons, who leads 442 decks, ranked 1,795. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #LOTR
What goes up (into space) 🌌 must come down (in a fiery crash landing)! 💥
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we finally reach the edge of #MTGEOE and witness incredible social phenomena in red, green, colorless, and multicolored #EDH cards.
That's one giant group slug for all mankind!
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we finally reach the edge of #MTGEOE and witness incredible social phenomena in red, green, colorless, and multicolored #EDH cards.
That's one giant group slug for all mankind!
August 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
What goes up (into space) 🌌 must come down (in a fiery crash landing)! 💥
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we finally reach the edge of #MTGEOE and witness incredible social phenomena in red, green, colorless, and multicolored #EDH cards.
That's one giant group slug for all mankind!
Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we finally reach the edge of #MTGEOE and witness incredible social phenomena in red, green, colorless, and multicolored #EDH cards.
That's one giant group slug for all mankind!
Let's travel to the #EDH social galaxy and send down a Lander. Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we explore the final frontier of social Magic!
We're covering the new rules as well as white, blue, and black Edge of Eternities cards.
Join us for the first group hug in space! 🪐 #MTGEOE
We're covering the new rules as well as white, blue, and black Edge of Eternities cards.
Join us for the first group hug in space! 🪐 #MTGEOE
July 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Let's travel to the #EDH social galaxy and send down a Lander. Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we explore the final frontier of social Magic!
We're covering the new rules as well as white, blue, and black Edge of Eternities cards.
Join us for the first group hug in space! 🪐 #MTGEOE
We're covering the new rules as well as white, blue, and black Edge of Eternities cards.
Join us for the first group hug in space! 🪐 #MTGEOE
Will of the council & Council's dilemma!
Which of these #MTGmechanics do you want to see more of in your Commander play? @nicnax96.bsky.social gives us the scoop on some quick picks on his wishlist.
edhrec.com/articles/5-m...
edhrec.com/articles/5-m...
5 MTG Mechanics That Need More Support in Commander | EDHREC
What mechanics do you wish saw more Commander support? Nick picks his five favs to round out a solid list of future deckbuilding possibilities.
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July 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Will of the council & Council's dilemma!
Cutting #MTG cards is the hardest part... especially when those cards have been in your #EDH deck for years! In this episode, Mike kills his darlings and we discuss why you may want to do the same.
Have you been forced to take your favorite cards out of your decks? What cards will you never remove?
Have you been forced to take your favorite cards out of your decks? What cards will you never remove?
June 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Alejandro builds a Pauper Commander deck that matches any power level through theft, with Zidane, Tantalus Thief. #Commander #pEDH #Pauper edhrec.com/articles/pau...
Pauper Commander - Zidane, Tantalus Thief | EDHREC
Alejandro builds a Pauper Commander deck that matches any power level through theft, with Zidane, Tantalus Thief.
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June 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Alejandro builds a Pauper Commander deck that matches any power level through theft, with Zidane, Tantalus Thief. #Commander #pEDH #Pauper edhrec.com/articles/pau...
Mike cast Supernova and it's finally resolving! Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we loot the most exciting and interesting FINAL FANTASY #MTGxFF social cards in black, red, and green!
And what's Mike doing with that Assault Suit this time? #EDH
And what's Mike doing with that Assault Suit this time? #EDH
June 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Mike cast Supernova and it's finally resolving! Join Mike and Judge Alex @lapper.gay as we loot the most exciting and interesting FINAL FANTASY #MTGxFF social cards in black, red, and green!
And what's Mike doing with that Assault Suit this time? #EDH
And what's Mike doing with that Assault Suit this time? #EDH