DuressFest: the new home of the NA Premodern Champs (and how we're gonna pay for it)

DuressFest: the new home of the NA Premodern Champs (and how we're gonna pay for it)

Jay and Brad offer an inside peek on the unique challenges of expanding a beloved in-community event, Lobstercon, into it's evolved, larger form - DuressFest. It takes great care and great perspective to balance all the interested parties, especially all the venues and vendors who need to get paid. Listen in for an inside peek of what DxC is thinking as they organize and fund the largest PM tournament in the world. Please consider supporting this endeavor at ⁠ [https://duressfest.com]duressfest.com [https://duressfest.com]⁠ [https://duressfest.com]!

$19,000 Raised: a Lobstercon 2026 Organizer's Recap

Hooray! A bonus episode for you. The gang sits down together to give the organizer's perspective on Premodern Lobstercon 2026: the event, the stream, and the vibes. Adopt a pet or consider donating to: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/ [https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/] sign up for the NEPM Summer Regional at: https://go.duresscrew.com/summer26 [https://go.duresscrew.com/summer26]

Season 2 Finale: 2026 North American Premodern Champion Brian Siu

You've been waiting for it folks. Here we are. 317 wizards entered the arena at the world's largest Premodern event to date, and among them Brian Siu emerged victorious, piloting his fearsome Replenish deck. Ben, Jay, and Brad hop on to ask him about his Magic background, his experience at LC, and his team, Squee's House of Pizza. Congratulations Brian, 2026 NAPM Champion! Brian's List: https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=84398&d=841314&f=PREM [https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=84398&d=841314&f=PREM]

A post-LC note and bonus Aiden EsperTog Carcast, T32

Well - thanks to y'all - Lobstercon fucking ripped. We're all fucking beat so we weren't gonna publish on-cycle this week. BUT THEN, Aiden Johnson revealed that he recorded a carcast on his way home from LC. Please enjoy this tournament report from him on the newest development in Tognology. Aiden's List: https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=84398&d=841346&f=PREM [https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=84398&d=841346&f=PREM]

Lobstercon 2026 Hype

HARK! The lobster molts! Lobstercon is the largest Premodern event in the Americas and is the coronation of the North American Premodern Champion. The whole gang piles into the studio for a hype episode. A few minor updates and an itinerary of how to enjoy yourself can be found inside. HAIL THE CLAW The AAA peace treaty between Zoo Crew and DxC can be found here: ⁠The Worcester Accord⁠ [https://www.zoocrew.team/aaa/] Effectively convey your desires for LCPM27 here: ⁠LCPM Feedback Survey⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV9_Sw1gJSOoyYB9OQ0SfGrp4mMvDW_d989AFYZ8La9yP7Nw/viewform?usp=header]