2 Cabal Therapists - A Session about Premodern

Ivan Von Lennep, Philipp Altmann

Welcome to "2 Cabal Therapists," the podcast where we delve into the Premodern world of Magic: The Gathering and try not to lose our minds in the process! Join us as we dissect decks, crack jokes, and reminisce about the good old days when Swords to Plowshares and Counterspell ruled the battlefield. Whether you're a grizzled MTG veteran or just here for the banter, we've got you covered with expert analysis, spicy hot takes, and more nostalgia than a Brainstorm in your upkeep. Get ready for a session with your favorite Cabal Therapists—because sometimes, you just need to talk it out.

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S1 · E17
May 5 · 2 hr 5 min
No Tide = No Replenish? Lobstercon 2026 Review
Lobstercon 2026 and the North-American Premodern Championship are in the books and man, what an event! It’s honestly hard to sum up this episode of 2 Cabal Therapists, because Phil and Ivan manage to cover a lot from big-picture meta shifts to very specific deck choices. Of course, we take a closer look at the Magic: The Gathering Premodern paper meta as a whole and compare it to what actually showed up (and succeeded) at Lobstercon 2026. Which decks lived up to expectations, which ones completely overperformed and which strategies just couldn´t survived the heat during this big Premodern tournament Lobstercon 2026 WinMatrix: https://mtgdecks.net/Premodern/north-american-premodern-championship-lobstercon-2026-tournament-246915/winrates North American Premodern Championship 2026 Data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NIdzc7rGqvTNE5QoADtwuGV8bTunZeszhryku8eHkNM/edit?gid=84796963#gid=84796963
S1 · E16
April 21 · 1 hr 15 min
Black Border Supremacy – Aesthetic Choices in Premodern
In this episode of Two Cabal Therapists, we tackle one of the most important questions in Premodern: Does your deck actually look good? Welcome to Black Border Supremacy, where style points matter almost as much as your win rate (and sometimes more). This episode is all about asthetics! foil vs. non-foil, signed cards, language choices, and of course the eternal debate: black border or white border (and why is one of them clearly wrong?). Is an all-English deck mandatory? Do signatures add value or just emotional damage? And how many foils are too many before your deck becomes a mirror?Expect strong opinions, questionable takes, and a lot of love for cardboard that shines, matches, and maybe even intimidates your opponent before the first land drop.Because in the end, winning is great—but winning with a beautiful deck? That’s true supremacy.
S1 · E15
January 22 · 1 hr 53 min
Emergency Cast After Tide Ban! Premodern Flooded By Unfun
We tackle the big one: the Parallax Tide ban. The seas have finally calmed—at least a little—after Martin Berlin, the father of Premodern himself, decided it was time for this controversial card to walk the plank. We break down why Parallax Tide was banned, what this means for the format, and most importantly who the new villain of Premodern might be. Is it Enchantress? We will talk about it! With Tide gone, expectations are shifting, metas are opening up, and combo players are already rubbing their hands together. We talk about emerging strategies, spicy new decks like PandeBurst, and whether combo is about to have its moment in the spotlight. Is Premodern healthier now? Are we ready for what comes next? And which deck will everyone complain about next? Sit down, shuffle up, and join us for a therapy session about bans, balance, and the bright future of Premodern. Martin Berlin´ Articel to the Tide Ban: https://premodernmagic.com/blog/ban-list-update-2026/ PandeBurst: https://www.tcdecks.net/archetype.php?archetype=Pandeburst&format=Premodern
S1 · E14
January 9 · 1 hr 37 min
The Year of Black: Discard, Destruction & Premodern 2025 - Recap
Premodern 2025 is in the books, and one thing is clear: it was The Year of Black. In this recap episode of Two Cabal Therapists, we look back at a year defined by discard spells, ruthless removal, and players learning—over and over again—that hands are temporary. We break down the biggest trends, dominant decks, and key moments of the 2025 Premodern season, talk about why black strategies thrived, and share our thoughts on what this means for the format going forward. Expect meta analysis, questionable opinions, and a bit of therapy for anyone who lost their win condition to a well-timed Duress. Chris Budesheim on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/simplyadream
S1 · E13
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
Keep Your Enemies Closer - Mono U Dreadnought
In this episode of 2 Cabal Therapists, we talk about the biggest Magic The Gathering Premodern Event in Austria and this time, we’re keeping our enemies very close. We’re joined by Patrick, who terrorized the field with Mono Blue Dreadnought and cruised his way into the Top 4, reminding everyone why this matchup is feared and respected.Viennageddon 2026: https://viennageddon.wordpress.com/ Patrick´s Mono U Shrimp List: https://mtgdecks.net/Premodern/stiflenought-decklist-by-patrick-arthofer-2527691 Jens Jäger Universal Champs Cup: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/jens-jaeger-universal-championship-premodern-tickets-1975408887158?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawO4-n9icmlkETFSQ0kxOUZTTjZzM1BreHV6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpJ8NwY_Yx3VsDAB2f-jRuul0fp_B5EeAHzMgtluuIRjfWvcf0EvwQaUg4pd&brid=_TF4QpDpm2_CjNk1yJsDNg
S1 · E12
Jul 4, 2025 · 2 hr 10 min
Hurricane TonyScapone went over Lobstercon and Phil got a Storm Candy
A rain coat is needed for this Magic: The Gathering Podcast episode! We have double-storm power and Phil has a blasting support from TonyScapone. This is by far the stormiest Premodern Podcast Episode and Tony brought his Lobstercon 2025 report where he played "Iggy Pop". Furthermore we talk about the Lobstercon Meta, some more (Storm) Brews and of course we will bring some thoughts about bannings, or maybe not? TonyScapone YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjjDWbkVroC3zKakInA5SgQ TonyScapone Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tonyscapone Brewers Paradise Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IhSE0WJETooloiW4FfeW2 EternalDurdles Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hs23bfYmQgW9C6wEpz8cr
S1 · E11
Jun 11, 2025 · 1 hr 57 min
Contaminating People In Premodern Is Fun!
You like to play Black in Magic: The Gathering? Todays episode is all about Mono Black Contamination in Premodern. We have a guest for this 2 Capal Therapy Session - Marvin! He won a local tournament with Contamination in Premodern and we take a closer look about his tweaks to the decks founded by Alvaro Galindo
S1 · E10
May 21, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Love, Struggle & Storm Over Premodern
This therapy session is needed very much because we have different topics to talk about in today´s episode of the Magic: The Gathering Premodern Podcast of 2 Cabal Therapists. Phil went to Munich to play Iggy Pop and went for the win. Let´s follow his journey how he was able to do that. Ivan on the other hand has a different struggle. Not only his passion to different artworks, Magic The Gathering Premodern decks and foil cards, the question is how to find a proper 2nd Deck!
S1 · E9
May 4, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Premodern GP Trier Got Enchanted - Premodern Enchantress Tournament Report
Todays Premodern Therapy Session is about a Premodern GP in Trier, Germany. A community event organized from one of the Magic: The Gathering Premodern hotspots in Germany. We're diving deep into the battlefield of cardboard as co-host Ivan recounts his experience at the Premodern GP in Trier—spoiler alert: he took it down with none other than Enchantress! 🌿✨ Tune in as we break down the tournament meta, key matchups, sideboard tech, and the strategic pivots that helped Ivan pilot one of Premodern's most nuanced archetypes to victory. From turn-one Wild Growths to grindy lockouts with Solitary Confinement, this episode is packed with insights, stories from the event, and reflections on the current state of the Premodern format. Lorien Premodern Cup: 21.06. 2025, Geldern - Germany Register at: lorien-turniere@web.de; 25€ Entry
S1 · E8
Apr 7, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Ban Ban-Talk in Premodern
It doesn´ matter if we are playing Magic: The Gathering in a closed format or not. It doesn´ matter whats currently popular in Premodern. One thing will never change: The endless amount of ban talks and the questions of todays episode is should we ban ban-talks or is there a necessity for Bans in Premodern.
S1 · E7
Mar 20, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Good or Bad - Taking Magic The Gathering Seriously
We broke the curse and we are back on track! Todays episode is all about the meta in the past Premodern Magic: The Gathering. Furthermore we´ll have some service announcements for you. Speaking about the combat change in Magic the Gathering and how does it effect in Premodern. The main topic of this episode to speak about Magic: The Gathering if you take it a bit more seriously. SPANISH Nationals Premodern: https://x.com/nachobrr/status/1855892526416249180
S1 · E6
Nov 6, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Enchantress is dead...long live Enchantress - Premodern Euro Champs Pt.2
This is the cursed episode in the Magic: The Gathering Premodern podcasts 2 Cabal Therapists. Why? Just listen into part 2 of the recap from the European Premodern Championships in Prag where we are talking about Ivan's POV who is playing Echantress in Magic: The Gathering. Furthermore we'll talk about the evolution of his list and what is the gameplan to win or not lose with Enchantress.
S1 · E5
Oct 4, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
How To Top8 With A Bad Deck - Premodern Euro Champs Recap Pt.1
In todays Magic the Gathering Premodern Podcast - The 2 Cabal Therapists - we are discussion how to Top 8 with a bad deck in Premodern. During the Premodern European Championship in Prague 2024 Phil made it with his UB Storm "Iggy Popp" list into the Top 8. People have been suprised and also mentioned how he made it with a "bad deck" and we are taking a closer look about his thought process and the matches he had. Phil is all time storm player in Magic the Gathering and it's very interesting to hear what he did choose and why. Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/zxd49TDAU0CY3OdT_2pLsg Round 7 vs Goblins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLPKaSoJkTg Czech Premodern YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXCWJrt52R0&t=36825s GP Prague 2016 Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPitPk-qiaA
#4
Sep 20, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Premodern Euro Champs 2024 - Preparation, Meta & Bannings?
On the way to the 2024 Premodern European Championships and in this episode Phil and Ivan are discussing about their preparation for their decks in Magic The Gathering: Premodern for Prague. Furthermore our two therapists are taking a closer look about the Meta in Premodern for August 2024 and how that could affect and be represented in Prague. Last but not least are bannings always a topic if we get closer to Euro Champs. Is Martin Berlin, the founder of Premodern, annoucning any bannings or unbannings for our beloved Magic The Gathering format? Premodern Meta August 2024: https://www.tcdecks.net/metagame.php?format=Premodern&fecha=2024-8 Fpawlusz Aluren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGL_cIXMCrg
#3
Aug 29, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
4 Days of Premodern That You Never Expected - Universal Championship Germany Recap
Once a year in Germany we have a full weekend of Premodern. During the Universal Premodern Championship in Darmstadt which is the biggest tournament in Germany everybody is looking forward to having a good time. Phil and Ivan were part of 4 intense days of Magic: The Gathering and want to share their journay with you. So another therapy session is definitely needed and this time for our hosts.
Aug 15, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Not-Euro-Champs Darmstadt Preparation
In this episode of "2 Cabal Therapists," we’re suiting up for the Universal Championship in Darmstadt—Germany’s biggest Premodern showdown! Join us as we sharpen our decks, polish our Duresses, and make some wild (but definitely accurate) predictions about what’s going to go down. Will Reanimator rise from the grave, or will Landstill still stand tall? Are we ready to face the meta, or are we just here for the pretzels? Get ready for a mix of strategy, speculation, and some good-natured trash talk as we prep for the tournament that promises to be as unpredictable as our sideboards. Buckle up, because it’s going to be one heck of a ride to Darmstadt! Universal Championship: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553715070237 Moxforge League - German Premodern Community: https://discord.gg/TZsV5eGX TCDecks Meta July: https://www.tcdecks.net/metagame.php?format=Premodern&fecha=2024-7
#1
Aug 15, 2024 · 43 min
Start of the therapy session - A session about Premodern #1
Dive deep into the world of Magic: The Gathering's Premodern format with "2 Cabal Therapists." Join our therapy session were we explore the rich history, intricate strategies, and iconic cards that define this beloved era of MTG. Each session, we analyze deck archetypes, discuss metagame trends, and revisit the game's golden age, offering insights for both seasoned players and newcomers. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Premodern or just curious about this fascinating format, "2 Cabal Therapists" is your go-to source for thoughtful discussions, game analysis, and plenty of MTG nostalgia. Moxforge League - German Premodern Community: https://discord.gg/TZsV5eGX

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