Spike Colony

by Lanny Huang

NewMike White wins the League!October 17, 2026 · 46 min

Episodes: 125
Released: every two weeks
Latest episode: Oct 17, 2026

About the podcast

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

Mike White wins the League!
October 17, 202646 minSeason 4 · Episode 15
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/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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Congrats to Mike for his second league title, this time with a deck of his own creation!

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Hot takes!
October 6, 20261 h 46 minSeason 4 · Episode 14
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Mike White Lotus, Sam Chromatic Black, Lanny D. Still
October 1, 20261 h 34 minSeason 4 · Episode 13
Is it time for control?Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out …
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Is it time for control?

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Goblins is a control deck.
September 24, 20261 h 44 minSeason 4 · Episode 12
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A story about narrative bias
September 18, 20261 h 29 minSeason 4 · Episode 11
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Vision Charm Islands into Forests, Tranquil Domain, GG
September 10, 20261 h 39 min
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 …
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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!

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How many grams of protein are in a sideboard card?
September 4, 20262 h 1 minSeason 4 · Episode 9
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Mike's Deckbuilding Secrets EXPOSED!
August 14, 20261 h 58 minSeason 4 · Episode 8
How to build a Flores deck 101Article referenced in the episode:https://fivewithflores.substack.com/p/you-dont-know-dick?r=1rwsl&utm_medium=iosCheck out the latest on Youtube …
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How to build a Flores deck 101

Article referenced in the episode:
https://fivewithflores.substack.com/p/you-dont-know-dick?r=1rwsl&utm_medium=ios

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Grow-th Mindset with STS Runner Up, Dan Sondike
August 1, 20262 h 18 minSeason 4 · Episode 7
Dan joins the pod after a great showing at the Sacred Torch Showdown to dive deep on GAT vs. BurnDan's Tournament Report: https://nosferatumtg.blogspot.com/2026/07/premodern-sacred-torch-showdown.html?m=1DURESSF …
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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:
Duressfest.com

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Pre-Sacred Torch Showdown Banter
July 22, 202652 minSeason 4 · Episode 6
Mike and Lanny discuss their feelings as the Sacred Torch Showdown approaches.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony …
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Mike and Lanny discuss their feelings as the Sacred Torch Showdown approaches.

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Smokestack Ponza loses the money match but wins Mike's heart
July 6, 20261 h 44 minSeason 4 · Episode 5
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/@lannynynySupport …
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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.

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Naturalize is a sideboard card.
June 30, 20261 h 19 minSeason 4 · Episode 4
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 …
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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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Arbitrage, Terrageddon, Who's the Control?
June 8, 20261 h 13 min
Lanny and Mike meander through some topics in PremodernCheck out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to …
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Lanny and Mike meander through some topics in Premodern

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UK Premodern Champion, Martin Berlin!
May 24, 20261 h 41 minSeason 4 · Episode 2
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/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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Martin Berlin joins the cast to share all about building Mongrel Terrageddon for the inaugural UK nationals!

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Lanny's LC Reflection [Video on Spotify/YT]
May 11, 202642 minSeason 4Bonus
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 …
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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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Lobstercon 2026 Recap!
May 5, 20262 h 21 minSeason 4 · Episode 1
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/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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Spike Colony celebrates its 4th Lobstercon trip and shares all the stories we could remember!

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Tier List for the North American Premodern Champs 2026!
April 24, 20262 h 9 minSeason 3 · Episode 36
Mike and Lanny do their best to fairly rank every deck in Premodern besides their pet decks!Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check …
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Mike and Lanny do their best to fairly rank every deck in Premodern besides their pet decks!

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Quick HFEB Deck Tech with Mike Harris and Quick Update!
April 8, 202615 minBonus
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/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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We will be a little quiet for a little while longer but back with your regular casts soon!

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Everything is Midrange
March 12, 20261 h 44 minSeason 3 · Episode 35
Mike and Lanny discuss the midrange of it all.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the …
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Mike and Lanny discuss the midrange of it all.

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Which UWay?
March 7, 202655 minSeason 3 · Episode 34
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/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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Mike and Lanny chat about the various new takes on old decks that have been popping up.

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Red's not dead? Redemption!
February 21, 20261 h 2 minSeason 3 · Episode 33
Mike and Lanny run through Mike's recent league runs and dive deep into the new face of Premodern burn.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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Mike and Lanny run through Mike's recent league runs and dive deep into the new face of Premodern burn.

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LFNY:ITN! vol. 3 Feat. Matt Sperling!
February 9, 202632 minSeason 3 · Episode 32
Matt Sperling joins MJF and Lanny for a live thursday night recording at Hex and Co Premodern League!Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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Matt Sperling joins MJF and Lanny for a live thursday night recording at Hex and Co Premodern League!

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Big Apple Highlander Live!
February 3, 20261 h 14 minSeason 3 · Episode 31
Mike and Lanny record live at BAH Humbug II. A specialty no-banlist premodern singleton tournament for fun and charity! They recap their rounds and chat a little bit about regular premodern as well.Check out …
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Mike and Lanny record live at BAH Humbug II. A specialty no-banlist premodern singleton tournament for fun and charity! They recap their rounds and chat a little bit about regular premodern as well.

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PARALLAX TIDE BANNED! Live Reaction with Eternal Durdles + DxC Billy
January 18, 20261 h 53 minSeason 3 · Episode 29
Eternal Durdles, Billy and Andy join to chat minutes after news drops of Parallax tide being banned in premodern.Ban article:https://premodernmagic.com/blog/ban-list-update-2026/Timecodes lol:0:00 Intro and I …
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Eternal Durdles, Billy and Andy join to chat minutes after news drops of Parallax tide being banned in premodern.

Ban article:
https://premodernmagic.com/blog/ban-list-update-2026/

Timecodes lol:
0:00 Intro and I read the announcement
10:04 Reactions

We really get through the key points in the first 40 minutes, then have some fun chats overall!

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There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp...
December 30, 20251 h 28 minSeason 3 · Episode 28
Mike and Lanny are back on the airwaves to discuss the shockwaves following the addition of Premodern to MTGO.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi …
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Mike and Lanny are back on the airwaves to discuss the shockwaves following the addition of Premodern to MTGO.

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An Intro to Premodern!
December 12, 20251 h 7 minSeason 3 · Episode 27
Premodern is on MTGO so that means a lot of people will be playing it for the first time, so that means we should tell people what premodern is!Check out the latest on Youtube …
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Premodern is on MTGO so that means a lot of people will be playing it for the first time, so that means we should tell people what premodern is!

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2009 Naya Lightsaber, 2026 Premodern Elves
November 29, 20252 h 23 minSeason 3 · Episode 26
Mike and Lanny flashback to 2009 worlds and flash forward to the many futures of Elves.Lightsaber: https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=443&d=253193&f=STCheck out the latest on Youtube …
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Mike and Lanny flashback to 2009 worlds and flash forward to the many futures of Elves.

Lightsaber: https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=443&d=253193&f=ST

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Tithing at the Church of Sam Black
November 21, 20252 h 4 minSeason 3 · Episode 25
Sam joins the pod to talk over his latest Gaea's Blessing brew.Deck Primer: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exploring-mox-143621194?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_ …
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Sam joins the pod to talk over his latest Gaea's Blessing brew.

Deck Primer: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exploring-mox-143621194?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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WWSWBD vol.2 (The B stands for 'Budde')
November 10, 20251 h 41 minSeason 3 · Episode 24
Stephen rejoins the cast to chat his victory in 'Off the Top Rope', a format with no deck-touching allowed as well as his generational run with parfait. Tune in to find out why they're calling him the Kai Budde …
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Stephen rejoins the cast to chat his victory in 'Off the Top Rope', a format with no deck-touching allowed as well as his generational run with parfait. Tune in to find out why they're calling him the Kai Budde of the NYC scene.

Pod:
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Does theory matter? and more bobs
October 29, 20251 h 5 minSeason 3 · Episode 23
Mike and Lanny get back to figuring out this Magic thing once and for all.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony …
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Mike and Lanny get back to figuring out this Magic thing once and for all.

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