Latest Podcast Episodes

The Bolt Zone Episode 11: Modern Hammer Time Deep Dive with Travis Brown (aka DisgruntledElk)
In today’s show, Cody and Nathan are joined by Hammer Time aficionado Travis Brown (aka DisgruntledElk) to talk about the deck and its place in the meta. We take a deep dive into the archetype and help you pick up

The Bolt Zone Episode 10: Your Modern RCQ Season Primer
This week, Cody and Nathan are talking about all things Modern. With the next RCQ season about to start, they give you a rundown of the format and break down the top 15 most popular decks you should consider. Learn

The Bolt Zone Episode 9: Wilds of Eldraine First Look + Latest Modern Antics
Nathan is back stateside from Barcelona so the guys recap his time at the Pro Tour, including Team Handshake’s deck selection process. Nathan also talks about handling the pressure of his recent winning streak while Cody talks about back-to-back weekend

Episode 7: Level Up Your Game By Gaining Small Edges
This week, Cody and Nathan take on a listener question, reflecting on times they’ve leveled up as competitive players. They talk about key concepts like using your resources and taking advantage of the stack then go on a few tangents

The Bolt Zone Episode 6: Improve Your Testing Process Feat. Javier Domínguez
We’re joined by the Fervent Champion himself, Javier Domínguez, to talk about everything you need to get ready for your next tournament! We dive into deck selection, the importance of a testing team, and how you should approach playtesting for

The Bolt Zone Episode 4: You Need To Learn Your Pioneer Deck + LotR Spoilers First Look
With round three Regional Championships right around the corner, the boys are taking a final look at the Pioneer meta. And since this round of RCQs and the next RC is also Pioneer, they also discuss the importance of understanding