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Hardcast

by Duress Crew

Season 2

$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/ sign up for the NEPM Summer Regional at: 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

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

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 Effectively convey your desires for LCPM27 here: ⁠LCPM Feedback Survey⁠

Phil Villain and the Zoo Crew

Billy sits down for a MASSIVE shoot-the-shit with Phil Lorrain of the Zoo Crew, DxC's most unworthy rivals. They chat about PM, Phil winning his own event, AAA, and sprinkle in some New England punk lore. Check out Zoo Crew's website at: ⁠https://www.zoocrew.team/⁠ Check out Phil's winning list at: ⁠https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=83050&f=PREM⁠

Lore Whores Chapter II: The Eternal Ice

Having tasted forbidden knowledge, Lore Whores Ben and Matty drink deeper from the chalice that is the histories of Dominaria. Their second tome is The Eternal Ice, by Jeff Grub. This sorcerous scripture is book II of the Ice Age Cycle.

Postban Replenish with Sara Schaefer (DxC Winter 1st)

SILENCE, FOOL! A champion is speaking! Sara Schaefer managed to slay 120-sumfin lesser wizards at the Duress Crew Winter regional. Billy has an enlightening chat with her about how she got into Premodern, what's it like to be a Replenish homie in a tideless world, and her tournament experience. Sara's list: https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=80894&f=PREM

MTGO and Michigan PM with NeonMushroom

Billy had the good fortune to visit Adrian aka NeonMushroom during a work trip to Michigan. We chat MTGO cold takes, building a scene from scratch, and what PM looks like in the frigid north. You can follow him on Twitch and YouTube by his various monikers: Neon Mushroom, Fluorescent Fungus, and maybe some others I forgot.

Rochester Winter Ballers

After yet another stunning performance, Duress Crew has decided to celebrate with none other than a carcast. Join T8 finisher Brad, T4 finisher Sac, T8 finisher Brendan, and . . . Jay on the way back from the Roc Royals' Winter Ball.

2025 Year in Review

2025 was a hell of a year for Premodern and Duress Crew. Jay, Brad, and Nick go over the gang's achievements for the year preceding. Check out our shit at duresscrew.com

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