Podcast

Spike Colony

Games, Leisure

Michael J Flores and Lanny Huang keep you up to date on the latest news, interviews, and theory around Premodern, Magic: The Gathering's most balanced and fun format, comprised of cards printed from '95 to '03. Join us every week anywhere where podcasts are found!

Episodes
125
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 39 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

125 episodes, newest first

  1. Mike White wins the League!

    Season 4, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Congrats to Mike for his second league title, this time with a deck of his own creation!

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

    Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)

    Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/

    46 min
  2. Hot takes!

    Season 4, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/

    1 hr 46 min
  3. Mike White Lotus, Sam Chromatic Black, Lanny D. Still

    Season 4, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Is it time for control?

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 34 min
  4. Goblins is a control deck.

    Season 4, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 44 min
  5. A story about narrative bias

    Season 4, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 29 min
  6. Vision Charm Islands into Forests, Tranquil Domain, GG

    Show notes

    Mike and Lanny talk a little Euros, a little info cascades.

    Messed up the record again, this time I didn't put the right input into OBS. We'll be back to great audio again in the future!

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 39 min
  7. How many grams of protein are in a sideboard card?

    Season 4, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    2 hr 1 min
  8. Mike's Deckbuilding Secrets EXPOSED!

    Season 4, Episode 8

    Show notes

    How to build a Flores deck 101

    Article referenced in the episode:

    https://fivewithflores.substack.com/p/you-dont-know-dick?r=1rwsl

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 58 min
  9. Grow-th Mindset with STS Runner Up, Dan Sondike

    Season 4, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Dan joins the pod after a great showing at the Sacred Torch Showdown to dive deep on GAT vs. Burn

    Dan's Tournament Report: https://nosferatumtg.blogspot.com/2026/07/premodern-sacred-torch-showdown.html?m=1

    DURESSFEST:

    https://duressfest.com

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    2 hr 18 min
  10. Pre-Sacred Torch Showdown Banter

    Season 4, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Mike and Lanny discuss their feelings as the Sacred Torch Showdown approaches.

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    52 min
  11. Smokestack Ponza loses the money match but wins Mike's heart

    Season 4, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Mike battles to earn his cut of the the Spike Colony proceeds, then fights against the truth which is that smokestack ponza is pure joy.

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 44 min
  12. Naturalize is a sideboard card.

    Season 4, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Long time, no chat! It's not always easy to record a pod, but also WOW ROSALIA IS SO GOOD IN CONCERT! We'll get back on track, I promise, but also I've been making lots of Youtube vids so watch those. - LOVE, LANNY

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    1 hr 19 min
  13. Arbitrage, Terrageddon, Who's the Control?

    Show notes

    Lanny and Mike meander through some topics in Premodern

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 13 min
  14. UK Premodern Champion, Martin Berlin!

    Season 4, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Martin Berlin joins the cast to share all about building Mongrel Terrageddon for the inaugural UK nationals!

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    1 hr 41 min
  15. Lanny's LC Reflection [Video on Spotify/YT] Bonus

    Season 4

    Show notes

    A little solo episode that dives into Lanny's LC prep.

    If you want to watch (not necessary, it's just my head in front of a decklist) This is available on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/ANsYMNVNtPI?si=IEc2KIyXjyHnJqwm

    or on Spotify.

    Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/WQHzREKmv0GmnMpFKyl07g

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    42 min
  16. Lobstercon 2026 Recap!

    Season 4, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Spike Colony celebrates its 4th Lobstercon trip and shares all the stories we could remember!

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    2 hr 21 min
  17. Tier List for the North American Premodern Champs 2026!

    Season 3, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Mike and Lanny do their best to fairly rank every deck in Premodern besides their pet decks!

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    2 hr 9 min
  18. Quick HFEB Deck Tech with Mike Harris and Quick Update! Bonus

    Show notes

    We will be a little quiet for a little while longer but back with your regular casts soon!

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    15 min
  19. Everything is Midrange

    Season 3, Episode 35

    Show notes

    Mike and Lanny discuss the midrange of it all.

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    1 hr 44 min
  20. Which UWay?

    Season 3, Episode 34

    Show notes

    Mike and Lanny chat about the various new takes on old decks that have been popping up.

    Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny

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    55 min