Commander at Home #27 - Samut vs Gandalf vs Thrasios/Vial Smasher vs Brion w/ JLK and The Professor

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Decklists
Samut - tcgplayer.pxf.io/Or3NLW
Brion - tcgplayer.pxf.io/vNqLgv
Thrasios & Vial Smasher - tcgplayer.pxf.io/y2QDx3
Gandalf - tcgplayer.pxf.io/rQov1v
Hosts: Brian Kibler and Olivia Gobert-Hicks
Guests: Josh Lee Kwai and The Professor
Producers: Brian Kibler and Joshua Ryan Dietz
Director: Kris Boruff
Director of Photography: Pierce Cook
Editor: Eilidh Lonie
Sound Mixer: Drew O'Donnell
Music By: Harris Heller
Graphics & Logos by: RottingJackal

[@commanderathome]

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[@UncannyGirl]

Silly Josh! Eldrazi's effects are cast triggers so no clone gets to make use of them!

[@richards745]

There's you d5 link 😂

[@favorites0112358]

45:59 Just for anyone who didn't catch that... the card for malignus states - half of the highest life total amoung your [opponent(S)] rounded up... which means that the actual power at this time with all OPPONENTS life halved was a 48/48... plus damage can't be prevented and gets tripled if it attacks a permanent or player... (144/144)

[@Kristjan0209]

It's hard to tell but I think you drew a card for Ilharg at 33:10. If you did that would have been a mistake since he didn't enter the battle field that turn he just switched controller.

[@25JDR89]

Hearing the Prof yell "Fuck!" at the end made this whole episode for me.

[@alMighty8989]

That was AMAZING :D one of the best shows till now

[@Zsnake1]

When was that?

[@nottathug]

idk only 17 mins in and this is my fav episode already lol@@Zsnake1

[@comlitbeta7532]

Prof don't swear. He screams "Urza!" And "Emrakul!".

[@Flyboy245]

I was taken aback, cause I’m so used to him being prim and proper. Or bleeped 😂. Definitely hilarious tho

[@Logophilic]

Hearing Prof actually swear rather than saying “EMRAKUL!” is such a wild experience for me 😂

[@shadedcorner]

The sheer exasperation in it was priceless

[@RegginaldRiglet]

Ikr I was left a gasped

[@voidprism_studios666]

you should watch his old IHYD videos. lots of non emrakuls

[@StevoM08]

Prof: Furious at Olivia Prof moments later: You got the whiskey I like 🥰?

[@michaelmolnar5966]

Prof, what whiskey do you like???

[@joshvillanueva3534]

@@michaelmolnar5966 Exactly, we need to know!!!

[@MrDegan2]

"I don't drink when I play anymore" spoken like someone who thinks they're still playing

[@philpauley8155]

We need whiskey recommendations please.

[@StevoM08]

@@philpauley8155 Many Magic: the Gathering players ask: “How does the Professor get turnt up?”

[@aaronmigues9770]

"All of you fucking monsters would" 😂😂😂😂 best quote of the show

[@user-ei7uw6iv4p]

So far, for me, “An angel in a black hoodie descends and says,’Go to hell, Brian’” has been my favorite…

[@Alcowin123]

This looks like an adventuring party. A champion, a queen, a professor, and a knight.

[@KnicKnac]

Professor could be a wizard

[@sirKonradical]

And 3 dudes

[@insainraven9875]

I would watch the shit out of that dnd campaign

[@emmanuelvargas9691]

Idk I'd peg Olivia as a Liliana-like Necromancer Wizard

[@timwright3218]

Olivia's an artificer. Doesn't mean she can't also be a queen.

[@PapaBlach]

You know it’s a good day when you see the professor on commander at home Also for those who don’t know: 4+2=cactus

[@mranonymous5828]

True dat

[@Indignation92]

+ Josh !

[@jasonmorley9217]

Josh ain’t half bad either

[@BadPainYatta]

It is a perfect day when you see Josh and the Professor.

[@williamdegrey]

True

[@stevenchaney5611]

Loved this one. Prof seemed so relaxed and "out of character," it was just 4 friends hanging out. I'm new to JLK but he also seemed to be able to run off host-mode and relax. The C@H team does a wonderful job creating and fostering that environment, and it was adorable that not only did they buy Prof's whisky, but he seemed so touched. A very comfortable episode, thanks

[@Shydoshi17]

Be sure to check out Game Knights if JLK is new to you. They've got the best Commander game content out there, in my opinion. Fantastic editing and great game flow.

[@HJOTech]

It was neat to see JLK not in Game Knights mode!

[@ThePavelGS]

@@Shydoshi17 I still love it but I've felt it has maybe become a bit too heavy on the editing... I, personnaly, prefer Shuffle Up & Play or C@H for gameplay (or even Commander Clash but the MTGO interface is not the easiest to watch)

[@potepote50]

Yeah this show is so cozy, even though Shuffle Up and Play seems like it's just in Prof's basement lol

[@potepote50]

​@@ThePavelGSyeah the prescripted bits in Game Knights with the players are... awkward. I love the show and their guests but... they aren't actors, and those mid-game talking head segments really show that. Game knights feels very PG, which is probably why they are partnered with wizards themselves and have millions of views per episode, but it's still not my favorite.

[@thedarklight247]

I've never seen a rollercoaster of emotions like the prof went through with that chaos warp, the immediate victory followed by crushing defeat, glorious

[@williambird1827]

Love the lineup on this episode, also congrats on getting more sponsors for the channel. Non game related sponsorship is a huge step

[@commanderathome]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ThanatosKiss]

The Professor getting so excited when he realized they had his favorite whiskey is absolutely everything to me

[@azuma_natsuhiko]

I wonder what the whiskey was

[@collincarlson3932]

​@azuma_natsuhiko I believe Olivia said blanton under her breath prof likes most buffalo trace products it seems as do most bourbon drinkers 🤣🤣🤣

[@griffin3350]

@@azuma_natsuhikoBlantons. It’s good, try it!

[@MrDimox]

The most real I've ever seen him.

[@walkmanstudios9733]

​@azuma_natsuhiko it's blatons which is about as basic as it gets honestly but a good all round choice for bourbon

[@chrixrp]

This was the best game I've seen in a long while. It's all about the chemistry in this pod. It feels like you are friends, not guests in a show.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

That’s because we are friends!

[@goberthicks]

We're all pretty okay

[@KingGimpo333]

"All of you fucking monsters would!" -- I understand this on such a deep level Olivia. Edit: Timestamp is 48:23

[@joshuabarnett88]

That temporal mastery off the chaos warp was GOLD 😂😂

[@reckross331]

My fav part was the cackle from whoever that was in the background of the set when Prof said ima pass the turn to Dead, I mean Olivia.

[@goberthicks]

That was Eilidh/AliasV

[@EDHijinks]

I couldn't help myself lol. It's very difficult keeping a straight face with these two at the table

[@marcup1584]

Dang Professor and JLK at the same time. A table of heavy hitters! Loved the "introducing other people" bit!

[@mistermaky01]

This has to be the best episode of the commander yet. And proff quietly saying "ooo fuck" caught me off guard😂, it's always just "emrakul" or something

[@garrettmartin4750]

They did it! The mad lad and lass got the Mayor of Valuetown and the Professor of TCC in one room on Commander at Home!!!!?!?!?!?!?! The pure joy I have is palpable! Thank you Brian, thank you Olivia(Milady Teysa) for doing this! And thank you Josh and Prof for your time and devotion to your fans!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Killerknight007]

Now they just need to have Day9 and the trifecta will be complete lol

[@Pinfeldorf]

Isn't TrumpSC the mayor of valuetown?

[@keldone3186]

​@@Pinfeldorfjup. Kid seems to be confused lol

[@wiboloinia]

@@Pinfeldorf I wish they would play with the real mayor of valuetown

[@ubersneak]

@@Pinfeldorf How would anyone confuse Trump and JLK? I don't even think JLK plays HS...

[@themagicofmtg]

"They just like you better than me" is my favorite quote of the game!

[@Insane8221]

55:22 My personal favorite chaos warp moment was hitting my opponent's Phage the Untouchable. It was magical

[@gavinjones5173]

This was my favorite episode thus far. Very enjoyable having JLK and Professor in the same episode.

[@brianhawkins8397]

Oh shoot! What a guest lineup, this ought to be good!

[@phutureval2418]

Prof " you brought the whiskey I like? Damn :) " gotta love the man lol

[@tacomonsternick]

Man, I wish these happened more than once every 2 weeks. By far my favorite commander show! I love the in person comradery without all the flashy ooo's and ahh's to try to keep people's attention.

[@blutobi2301]

I just love how real their convo's are, actually like being at home playing games with pals.

[@retro.7673]

Many Magic the gathering players have been waiting for this episode.

[@BassLux]

Underrated! Golden comment right here

[@T_1.5]

This channel almost could’ve been called the Dog Dimension with how often a floof appears from underneath the table 😂

[@TheLaughingHero1]

I literally love this show. Thank you guys for providing the most hilarious and casual Commander matches I have had the pleasure of watching.

[@paultuck]

The emotional journey from Prof chaos warping away Ulamog to revealing the extra turns miracle spell he put on top of Josh's library to learning Olivia and Kibbler got his favourite whiskey 🥃 was fantastic. Plus Josh gets his revenge against Brion Stoutarm.

[@buddadragonmtg4848]

Yes another new episode. The banter that exists between you all is perfect. This is what makes magic worth playing imo.

[@Tempest-Official]

If Prof doesn't say: "Ain't no thing without the fling." I will lose my mind.

[@nickchaput219]

Rip to your mind. Lost forever.

[@Tempest-Official]

@@nickchaput219 I'm in the MTG ICU. RIP

[@sashalittledemon6766]

Many Magic The Gathering players ask the question: Would you like to pay the 2?

[@dawnsever7093]

7:08 I saw that, Prof. Good Dr. Who reference, really on the nose. Awesome video, too, always love some Commander at Home

[@sir_giggles_8d232]

That chaos warp was postively maniacal, I'm dead lmao

[@user-ve9bu5mm5b]

Seeing this video pop up on my feed made me so happy 🤣, I always watch commander when I do homework. I usually go for game knights or commander at home so whenever they come together I’m always hyped!

[@starry-dazed]

Not trying to be weird, buttt this episode felt like this is what cmd is all about. Hanging with friends, playing magic, and back and forth banter/shit talk. Love the content as usual, makes middle of the work week better.

[@woebegone_kenobi]

Not weird at all, you're totally correct! You can really tell these guys have been playing in the community for a long time and are friends on top of that. Very good episode

[@santiagoluaces8479]

The chemistry and banter on this episode was off the charts!

[@DarthChocolate15]

This was a fantastic episode. The shouting out of alternative channels at the beginning/end was hilarious and awesome.

[@jamesaditya5254]

You know, I put this on as a backing track to fall asleep to. From the first few banters it seems that sleep would have to wait another hour

[@dreyfus37_65]

I’m stoked to watch Prof play with you guys, but was hoping Day9 would be on this episode since he was in your home for hijinks 😂

[@commanderathome]

Oh he'll be on :)

[@dreyfus37_65]

@@commanderathome my heart soars with the eagles nest!

[@Traut187]

What a great banter filled game! These are the games I enjoy to watch and play. Bantering back and forth with friends is fun for all even the ones who get taken out very fast.

[@dodge7246]

I love how quickly every game devolves into "Brian Kibler is the archenemy" And I love how quickly that backfired, here

[@Duskraven377]

Josh showing off how lovely proxies can be as long as you're at a friendly table. Good show! (Well, it's always a good show when Prof is involved, but still...)

[@RegginaldRiglet]

Prof is The Best

[@MrNtlman]

The flavor text on Desertion at 51:42 is on point lol...

[@BenTheBored]

This was an amazing game, the pure joy, chaos and chemistry here really shows it was a group of friends playing together, rather than showhosts and guests - so many great moments, quotes and plays!

[@moxcardboardtv8797]

Brian Kibler forced laugh into immediate straight face @23:20

[@tallyssuzuki5694]

Just had some bad bad news here in my year, but watching you guys play made my day a whole lot better. Thanks for this! ❤ Cheers from Brazil

[@BingChiller227]

Y'all are seriously the goats for shouting out other creators

[@tapoutologist]

I want to become a member of the Commander advisory group for two reasons…. 1. Cause I love the game and would love to have a hand in its development…. 2. To scream that I’m going to have an emergency ruling every game like Olivia to allow more game shenanigans!!! ❤😂

[@Shydoshi17]

This was an absolute dream pod! Great chemistry and of course a great game by the man who taught me how to play Commander and the woman who taught me how to enjoy it.

[@nCedric1]

Kinda bummed how JLK having both W Reclamation and S Muse doesn't pull any attention with a Thrasios over a Smothering Tithe in a deck with close to 0 card advantage.

[@seelikemee]

This hands down is the best episode of Commander @ Home. Watching JLK and Prof interact with each other in such a low stake and chill environment! So many great quotes!

[@katrinamiller1125]

@10:15 JLK says “these are expedition versions of cards that didnt really get those”…. BOTH those cards got expeditions! Like almost a decade ago!

[@Corvidazed]

Love this show as always, I wish when the proxies were mentioned, there would be a little pop up edit with what they look like. I'm sure if I scrolled back on Olivia or Josh's instagram for long enough I could probably find them, but I would love to see what they would look like up close!

[@Chucklepuffs]

Olivia cracks me the fuck up 😂 the unfiltered commentary is hilarious

[@TheBotchJob]

I think I was legitimately smiling the whole game, such a fun game of commander 😂 Thanks for brightening our day ❤

[@3shrieks2thewind33]

Always happy to get notified a new episode is up. Everyone is enthusiastic and genuine and it reminds me of my old playgroup. Now nearing 40 we’re lucky to have time to play more than twice a year. A lot of commander channels seem so robotic but you guys make me nostalgic for those old “real” games with friends.

[@umpatte0]

What's critically important, is Josh forgot to ask prof "Do you pay the 2" when he drew his last card of the game. lol

[@zargaden]

That 5 sided dice bit has legs 😂

[@mitchmuir171]

One of my top commander shows to listen to, was laughing all the way through with the amazing energy everyone brings to the table. It was an amazing hands down!!!!!!!

[@user-wl9fj2ng4v]

I done went to mtg heaven. Prof. And JLK on the same episode. Couldn't be better. Definitely made my day.

[@morgunkorn_]

Hi, i did all the CTA Josh and Prof suggested, this was awesome, except the part where Josh couldn't stop playing, but I was glad it was over at the end. Enjoy the Whiskey Prof!

[@ulmostinsane]

Oh I’ve been considering building Gandalf, without the restrictions, so I’m excited to see how this goes

[@Starbound_UC]

Yeeeeah... maybe we'll get a chance next time 🥲

[@Andrea-jg3sh]

hope they play him again, i am building him too! 🙏🙏🙏

[@sacredoath3167]

Dude, almost all my favorite MTG faces at one table?? It's a dream come true!

[@diamondmagus]

Nice shout-outs to LRR and Rhystic Studies? I enjoy all these lovely peoples' content!

[@shadowbat11]

“Tap like an adult” got me! 😂

[@xXShark6420Xx]

This is my favorite episode. Well done, great guests, The Prof and Josh are always fun to watch play in a pod together. Well done, I was laughing the full hour.

[@chunkymonkey428]

Where are Josh’s wincons?That’s just ridiculous. Probably had over 70 percent of the total game time dedicated to his actions.

[@PsionicMonk]

I'd guess his win con is vial smasher

[@Eazyedoesit]

Can feel the love on this one so stoked for you guys and your success this is only channel I get excited for uploads

[@wporeilly]

Love watching some good commander magic with these guys 😊

[@humphreywolfreallife]

Prof AND JLK on commander at home? ❤ aww shucks I know it's a little late but thanks for the Christmas gift 😊

[@aether6293]

or a bit to early ;)

[@humphreywolfreallife]

Facts 100 percent facts... but it's much loved and an absolute joy to watch ❤️

[@ripslabcheek]

That intro always hits so good. Every time.

[@Trogdorbad]

Damn, I didn't realize just how big that librarian's cabinet really was from the pic Brian posted, that thing looks great

[@robbiesnyder7272]

This was such a great show all the deals before the game started, all the shenanigans from Josh and the prof and it’s always fun to watch everyone at the table just lose it and laugh uncontrollably 😅

[@spencersonnier1]

Glad to see Brian playing Samut. I’ve got her built as well but he’s built her very differently than I have. Definitely going to steal some ideas from his deck

[@ljlk8583]

48:00 probably the best play is to wait until the kibbs's turn, then if he attacks you, fling the malignus, otherwise wait until kibbs's end step after josh does all his thrasios activations and runs out of mana to fling the malignus at josh. That way, you can keep brian from attacking you for a turn, and still have a turn left before brian gets another chance to attack, and josh is out of the game.

[@erikkbulatao9228]

Malignus was put into play with Ilharg which bounces it back to hand at end of turn. Should have just cast it to keep the table off of prof, but it is what it is. Always go for JLK first.

[@Loremaster85]

The smarter move is to simply cast Malignus rather than cheat it out with Ilharg so he could've actually done what you suggest. But who can resist the urge to swing with a triple damage Malignus?

[@TheRiseofKali]

I think we all need merch that is " 4 + 2 = Cactus "

[@davida8035]

I feel like I comment this on every episode this is definitely one of the best, I'm not sure who schedules/decides the guests ( I know most people on this show are your close friends) but this is another banger. Jim + AliasV, Arin + Kyle and now this. Definitely had a different vibe than the other episodes but in a very good way. also the card catalog is such a nice addition to the room!

[@oliverco2213]

This was so fun to watch. I can't stop laughing seeing the confidence in the Profs eyes slowly fading while Josh taking a million turns. 😂

[@wayland9042]

That ad read was a fever dream, absolutely mint 🔥

[@Snazzeo]

There’s nothing funnier in my brain than imagining the Professor at a party hosted by Post Malone and Cassius Marsh lmao

[@KusinagiRasuke]

That "Fuck!" of Resignation at 55:59 was absolute GOLD. I've been on the other end of a deck just like Josh's and it hurts... a lot... 18 13/13 creatures, and 21 Lands.... to 0 Creatures and 5 Lands... I was so crushed that I didn't even have the energy to resign. I just let the dude go off with his combos.

[@Eramiserasmus]

Great guests for this episode! Loved seeing the whole adventuring party of Commander content all hanging out and playing together.

[@davidblackwell3326]

How did I enjoy watching this so much, despite the endless game actions and extra turns?

[@vinniegorman8321]

That was super entertaining. Hilarious vibe that shined the entire game.

[@chd1401]

I love the energy in this episode, you can really see it's a game between friends!

[@Yasmat25y]

Such a strong guest line-up week after week. You guys quickly became my favorite commander show... however, I must profess that the Profess is best.

[@JakeandJoelareMagic]

The integrated ad was hilarious lol

[@goberthicks]

Brian nailed those in one take 😅😅😅

[@sandydelrosario6748]

This was my absolute favorite episode. Not cuz of the winner but, the energy, the banter, this episode truly made me feel like I was there and laughing and enjoying with everyone all along.

[@jjastudios]

I love this episode so much. I watch it for fun when I've had a long day. Thank you so much for the one of the MOST entertaining games of commander I have ever watched.

[@VisibleNinja5674]

This game has such a great arc. Prof scheming in his silly way only to lose it all. Great video!

[@pajurr9437]

An amazing moment, radiating of friendliness, thank you hi from France, have a nice day

[@goberthicks]

Bonjour et merci beaucoup!

[@pajurr9437]

@@goberthicks heck yes Olivia, you seem to take good care of everyone around you, you seem nice to hang around with ! Passe une très bonne journée, la bise !

[@cristianocunha1194]

That was so much fun, I laughed out loud for the 5 sided die and the extra turns. So good.

[@ColorwaveCraftsCo]

This game made me laugh out loud, we are so blessed that you guys got these two on the show at the same time

[@TheBetaZion]

I have never enjoyed watching someone take so many damn extra turns before. I loved this video so much and I laughed so damn hard, thank you all four of you 🤣🤣🤣

[@TedMattos]

Silly question, but where might one find one of those cool VERY LARGE crocheted (?) 20-sided dies? :) Love it!

[@EDHijinks]

They're from Kess Toys. Google Drop Dots

[@fuzsyskunk4252]

Gosh I loved this episode! The entire ending, the fact that they had the professor's favorite whiskey, just magnificent fun :3

[@OneShotMcGhee]

This has been my favorite episode on any EDH shows I've watched to date! There should be a weekly episode with this pod.

[@ETK_]

The banter on this episode is S-tier! Much love to all the players at the table

[@VTECnKitKats]

it's great to see JLK and the Prof in a more relaxed state playing commander like the actually enjoy magic the gathering. So many hysterical moments in this episode!

[@korndizl9749]

I watch all the commander shows i can find, i enjoy them all. I had to come here to say im so jealous of anyone in Brian And Olivias playgroup…i never get enough of brians laugh!! And olivia is a absolute godess, watching you both play is so much fun. Best commander show of them all :)