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Join hosts Lazz and Cody as they sit down every month and answer the question, should they Brew It or Screw It. We are a monthly Magic The Gathering podcast that focuses on EDH/Commander, deck building, and all the struggles and triumphs that come along with it.

Brew It Or Screw It


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    Brew Review Episode 32: Thumpin with Kona, Rescue Beastie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 87:21


    Who let the dogs out? Cody and Lazz are back for another episode of Brew Review! This month they take a look at Cody's Kona, Rescue Beastie. Listen in as they attempt to power down a deck that seems a bit too strong for their meta. Join our discord : https://discord.gg/mn4e77JALet us know what you thought in the comments below!

    Brew Review Episode 31: #DegenerateSummer Featuring Master Betor, Ancestor's Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 108:05


    The boys sit down to discuss recent changes to their meta, woodworking, and finally break down Lazz's new Master Betor deck. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/byrwgKA8Email us at: Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 30: Hope you like rope buddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 104:27


    Don't call it a comeback!After life and everything in between stopped the boys from recording, they're back and better than ever! Please consider liking or following the podcast as it helps us grow. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/82tYWbNgEmail us at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 29: Cody Rank's his decks and does an AMA.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 47:42


    Cody sits down to review his decks and answer some listener questions while Lazz's internet is down for the count. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/PBUdpbCJEmail us : Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 28: 2 Year anniversary featuring Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 94:25


    Crazy to think it has been 2 years since the podcast released. Today we take a look at a unique voltron commander and discuss what the podcast has meant to us.Thank you for listening and may your brews be 10/10.join our discord: https://discord.gg/qpVRgEkzemail us at: brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 27: Kicking off 2025 with Kaalia of the Vast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 99:01


    It's a new year and a new episode of the podcast! The boys are back to try and revive another of Lazz's old decks. This time it's Kaalia of the Vast! Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/SVcRFeFiSUGHmVlPxYi0vw Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/G4ATZtWM Email us at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com Support us by buying cards: https://manapool.com/?ref=brew

    Brew Review Episode 26: 2024 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 72:48


    It's the end of the year and the Brew Review boys are here to talk all about 2024. They review the decks they covered on the podcast, their meta, and Cody covers the games he tracked. Support the show by buying cards at https://manapool.com/?ref=brew Join our discord Channel! https://discord.gg/yEyswPJx Support the podcast by giving us a like/follow and subscribing. Find us also on any podcast service of your choice and Youtube.

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    Brew Review Episode 25: Top 10 Commanders of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 68:51


    It's that time of the year again, today the boys count down their top 10 commanders of 2024. Let us know what your favorite commander was down in the comments! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/JDuhV38t Support us by buying cards from Mana Pool: https://manapool.com/?ref=brew Check the podcast out on Youtube as well. Reach out to us at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 24: Foundation's Starter Decks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 64:30


    The boys are back! Today they have some starter decks based on legends from the newest set, Foundations! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ch2XxfP2 Lazz's YT videos: https://youtu.be/NbSIx5yNArw?si=GhZt-D96vE1KGnVe Reach out to us; Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com Deck Lists: Arahbo, The First Fang : https://www.moxfield.com/decks/9xoZPErCW0WgTYM4CKmNJw Braulios of Pheres Band: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ULmJDp1gZkC5sxW19IN9bw

    Brew Review Episode 23: Lessons in Deck Failures

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 86:59


    This month the brew review boys are back to learn from their deck failures! Have you ever had a deck fail you? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/S6tbMtTJ Links to both decks: https://www.moxfield.com/users/BrewReviewMTG Looking to support us while grabbing some fresh cards? Check out mana pool! https://manapool.com/?ref=brew Email us at brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 22: Cleopatra comin atcha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 104:45


    "A ruler must be willing to sacrifice everything for the good of their people." Welcome back to Brew Review! This month we sit down to review Lazz's Cleopatra, Exiled Pharoah list. Will we walk like Egyptians or will this deck be locked away in a tomb? Listen and find out. Looking to order cards? Use our affiliate link to support the podcast! https://manapool.com/?ref=brew Check out Cody's articles : https://manapool.com/library/features/commander/2024/09/19/dsk-miracle-worker-on-a-budget.html https://manapool.com/library/features/commander/2024/09/16/dsk-deathtoll-on-a-budget.html Reach out to us through email at brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 21: Empress Quinn & Owling Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 70:57


    What's up gamers, today we have a special interview with Empress Quinn all about faer's Devil Squad aka Owling Mine deck. We chat about content creation, smoking mids, and brewing new fun decks. You can find Quinn using the links below: https://x.com/GirlDickEnergy https://www.moxfield.com/users/GirlDickEnergy https://www.twitch.tv/mtg_lexicon https://soundcloud.com/e-k1ypse Find us: @brewreviewmtg on instagram & twitter Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 20: Kellan, Fae Cursed by BonzaiEntertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 59:32


    Curses! Today the Brew Review Boys are back and reviewing a Kellan, Fae Cursed deck built around curses! Shout out to BonzaiEntertainment for letting us review one of his decks. Find his links below. https://www.moxfield.com/users/BonzaiEntertainment https://bonzaientertainmen.wixsite.com/home You can find us on the internet @BrewReviewMTG or email us at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 19: Dave The Noob and Umbris, Fear Manifest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 119:46


    In this special interview episode: Cody sits down with Dave The Noob to discuss Promo work, content creation and Dave's Umbris, Fear Manifest deck! Dave's socials: https://linktr.ee/davethenoob?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=52386283-2dde-4667-8e47-4d37c408d8adDeck list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/imJ4H1Tuk0-9pii9p--klQFind us @brewreviewmtg or brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 18: Shanid's Army of Legends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 101:26


    The Brew Review Boys are back in town! This time around they're talking about Cody's Shanid, Sleeper's Scourge deck he built for a charity stream. If you enjoyed the episode let us know by following, subscribing, and shooting us an email at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @BrewreviewMTG Deck list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/eOaEV-4tIUKzIBHAnHjArA

    Brew Review Episode 17: Falthis and Akroma's Keyword Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 97:00


    New Name! Same Us! The Brew Review Boys are back and tackling one of Lazz's bucket list decks. Can these two brave deck builders overcome the dreaded keyword soup deck? Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/hYCUjfRGk06yddauu9Rrpg Find our socials and merch below! https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit

    Episode 16: LGBTQIA+D(The D is for Dragons)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 87:21


    In this special Fan Request episode we sit down to help Joseph Santos put together a list for Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact! This was a special pride month episode for us as well. You can check out our social media below: https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/akr-Y7_YukSLCb_V3R2dYg Thanks for listening! "Hate has no home here"

    Brewer's Choice: Featuring Cole of Hero's Blade Vibe Check and Uncommon Commander

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 101:21


    Lazz and Cody are back with a brand new episode of Brewer's Choice! This month we sit down with Cole of Uncommon Commander and Hero's Blade Vibe Check fame! We talk about how he got into Magic, His love for Odric, and give Lazz shit for his bad takes! Find Cole at: https://linktr.ee/eclipsemeteor Loving the content? Give us a follow and rating to support the show Want to support us in other ways find all our links here: https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit

    Episode 15: The Second Spellslinger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 108:10


    This month Lazz and Cody try something a little different and finish putting together a deck live on air. The twist on the deck? Well you'll just have to listen in to find out. Lets just say there's about five reasons to listen to this one. Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/KHY39NasXkeGXzpBTwV1MQ Follow and leave a 5 star review to help the podcast grow! Social media and merch: https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit

    Brewer's Choice: Featuring Brian, The Unskilled Commander

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 60:29


    Welcome to Episode One of Brewer's Choice! In this series we will sit down with friends and members of the community to talk about how they got into Magic the Gathering. This month Cody sits down with Brian, The Unskilled Commander to talk Magic, Marvel, Charity and Brian's favorite deck! **small note there was a hiccup with the audio so at times you cannot hear me whenever Brian talks, we hope this does not take away from the episode and the conversation Brian and I had** You can find Brian using the link below https://linktr.ee/theunskilledcommander?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=0ac3d42c-0b51-410e-bc6a-8061d18b3130 His Kemba Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/2oTFHQWMzkmFDzAfjGnFfw Tune into his twitch stream on April 27th! https://www.twitch.tv/theunskilledcommander Find us using the links below and let us know what you think of the episode! https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ed7b8bb3-f95f-42f2-b31a-bd1f331f1dde

    Episode 14: No More Mr. Dice Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 109:29


    Grab your Cards, Grab your D20's and strap in for almost two hours of podcast with the Brew it or Screw it boys! This month we take a look at Lazz's Mr. House, President and CEO deck. We're talking all things dice rolling and artifacts in this one. Let us know what you think on our socials in the link below! https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=1e71ccb3-ba0a-4436-89ab-7e03e3af45de

    Brew Review Episode 7: The Hell That's STARVING

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 87:21


    Brew Review is back this month like a bat out of hell. Or maybe more like an imp. Or tiefling. Or devil. I don't know and apparently, neither does Cody! This month we are breaking down one of Cody's decks that we made on this very show. Raphael, The Fiendish Hunger. https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdgear/commander-essentials-kit-for-magic-the-gathering-edh?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=ce7a12f3&ref=3eidqx

    Short update: Future of the Podcast and Content going forward.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 4:14


    Hey there everyone, Cody here with a small update on the podcast and content going forward.

    Episode 13: The Menu, Starring Rocco, Street Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 80:50


    The boys are back in town! and This month they're taking a look at Cody's Rocco, Street Chef deck. Can they whip up something in the kitchen that will have them saying "Yes Chef!" at the end of the episode? Tune in to find out! You can click the linktree below to find our social media, merch, and the decklist for this episode! https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit

    Episode 12: One Year Anniversary Special!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 90:27


    The podcast turns one years old! To celebrate Cody and Lazz got together for an in person episode and went over all the decks they covered this year. Thank you for all the support! We are very excited for Season 2 of Brew it or screw it. If you want to support us find all our links in the link tree below: https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit

    The Jank Tank Episode 1: Kodama vs Multani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 59:57


    It's brand new podcast time! Welcome to The Jank Tank where your hosts Cody and Lazz bring the jankiest decks they can build and pit them 1v1 using the ZITS scale. Whats the ZITS scale? Well give it a listen to find out. If you enjoy the show check out the linktree on how to support us: https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=986cedc6-4bdd-482f-b4fa-89aea1458cc4

    Episode 11: Flashflight Tag With Errant and Giada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 97:16


    Do you like countering spells? Do you like playing all your cards on other people's turn? Do you like things that fly? If you answered yes to most of those questions then you should listen in as Cody and Lazz discuss a flash/flying themed deck with Errant and Giada. Check out all our stuff at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/brewitorscrewit

    Brew Review Episode 6: Top 10 Commanders of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 95:15


    It's the last show of the year so we wanted to sit back and look over our top 10 Commanders that released this year! Let us know what commanders you're excited to build from this year! We now have a merch store on Teespring! Click the link below Merch: https://t.co/fcTEPADdC7 Socials Twitter: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewitmtg FaceBook Group: Search Brew it or Screw it Email: Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com Merch store:

    Episode 10: These Snakes Just Want To Hug You, with Xyris, The Writhing Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 79:21


    It's raining snakes! And Cody and Lazz are taking a look at Cody's Group Hug(Slug?) deck led by Xyris, The Writhing Storm. Let us know what you think on social media. Twitter: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewitmtg Email: brewitorscrewit@gmail.com Join our Facebook group by searching for Brew it or Screw it! Merch: https://bit.ly/Brewitorscrewitstore Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/9PcGfoG1LkeC039e3ovDXg

    Brew Review Episode 5: Help For Humans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 66:39


    What to do with Cody's humans deck. Listen in as Cody and Lazz try and figure out who the best commander is to pilot Cody's human deck to victory. Do we stay mono colored? Splash into two color? Listen in and find out!

    Episode 9: Uurg, Uurg of Uurg with Uurg, Spawn of Turg

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 78:59


    Picking up where we left off in the last Brew Review, we take a look at Lazz's Uurg, Spawn of Turg Deck. Tune in and let us know what you of the deck and if Lazz should say brew it or screw it! Social Media: Twitter: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewitmtg Email: Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 4: The Great Land Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 84:06


    Trying something new with this Brew Review we sit down and talk about four potential Land-themed commanders for Lazz to build around. Let us know what you think about this new format for the show! Social Media Twitter: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewitmtg Email: Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Episode 8: Atraxa, Grand Unifier's Dungeon Crawl

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 94:48


    Welcome back to another episode of Brew it or Screw it! This month Cody and Lazz sit down to discuss an interesting brew all around blinking an venture into the dungeon mechanics! Check it out and let us know would you say Brew it or Screw it?

    Brew Review Episode 3: Solo Volo, Guide to Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 76:06


    This month were reviewing Lazz's Volo, Guide to Monsters deck. Have a listen and let us know what you think! We tried a very different format for this one and would love the feedback. Lazz's list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/nS3tTiO6C0-dXFaofOR2rQ Cody's list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/5g4RLjmItEqb-Q5ew-EHDg Reach out to us Twitter: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewitmtg Email: Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Episode 7: The Goblin Misshin starring Isshin, Two Heavens as One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 82:20


    The boys are back! And this time they're talking all about a spicy brew with one of the most popular commanders in the game! Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/lTd4vB_1F0uhXexETP-AVg Thanks for listening don't forget to press all the buttons! Social Media: Twitter/X: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewitmtg Email: Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Episode 6: The Hell That Hungers with Raphael, Fiendish Savior

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 101:18


    This month Cody and Lazz take a look at Cody's Raphael, Fiendish Savior deck. Will 4 creatures types prove too much for a typal themed deck? Will Lazz suggest to cut a land? Can Cody's pet cards make the cut? All this and more in this month's Brew it or Screw it! To check out the giveaway we mention in the show check out our social media below! Twitter/X: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewitmtg Email us any questions or suggestions at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com Deck links: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RF5LUgNXMEOxnILWcrnY6g (Lazz's version) https://www.moxfield.com/decks/FhlfGwIlpESNSFFFVcIMcA/search?q=vandal%20blast (Cody's Final Version)

    Brew Review Episode 2: Wilson, Refined Grizzly goes to Rehab

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 65:01


    This month Lazz and Cody sit down to review Cody's Wilson, Refined Grizzly/Cultist of the Absolute deck. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/xdldhxSpj0qjYaBdCnz5GA If you enjoy the Podcast please consider leaving a like/follow/review it helps the podcast reach more listeners like you! Twitter: @brewitorscrewit Instagram: @brewitorscrewmtg Email: Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Episode 5: Ruric Thar, the Unbowed aka Ruric64

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 78:33


    We're back for a brand new episode of Brew it or Screw it! This month we take a look at a deck idea that a listener sent in that Lazz has named Ruric64! The cool twist? You'll have to listen to find out. Reach out to us On twitter @brewitorscrewit On Instagram at brewitorscrewitmtg or by email brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Brew Review Episode 1: Vampire Daddy Edgar Markov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 99:34


    It's a new podcast from the Brew it or Screw it boys! Welcome to Brew Review where once a month we sit down and review a deck we have already brewed! This month we go over Lazz's Edgar Markov deck. Can this Vampire still hang with the best of them? Deck list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/1j0yAksXpEqyo2fHGgOI8g Follow us on twitter @brewitorscrewit or we Email us at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com and be sure to follow the podcast!

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    Episode 4: All Humans Go To Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 91:54


    Building a tribal deck is easy, right? Well, maybe not so much. Listen in as Cody and Lazz work through a new Sigarda deck and figure out what is the best route for making human tribal work with this new commander. Moxfield Link: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/acwz3KaS7kaNdnQn99s1kg Follow us on twitter @Brewitorscrewit or send us an email at brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    March of the Machine: The Aftermath Top 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 25:33


    Lazz and Cody are back with a quick top 5 of their favorite cards from the new micro-set March of the Machine: The Aftermath. Let us know what you think about the cards coming out in this micro-set and if you'll be picking any up. Be sure to follow us on twitter @BrewitorScrewit or send us an email at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Episode 3: True Heir, Don't Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 116:41


    It's time to let down your heir and listen in as Cody and Lazz discuss Jared Carthalion, True Heir. Get that monarch crown, grow Jared to scary sizes and let's see if we can swing in for some one shot lethals. Be sure to follow us on twitter @Brewitorscrewit or email us at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com Link to Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/MV9diTixeU-8yplm1oMByg

    March of the Machine: Top 3 Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 30:45


    Cody and Lazz sit down to talk about their top 3 cards from the new set March of the Machine! Be sure to follow and leave a review. Give us your feedback on twitter @Brewitorscrewit or email us at Brewitorscrewit@gmail.com

    Episode 2: You Enter the Necromancer's Lair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 96:52


    This month, join Cody and Lazz as they venture into the Necromancer's Lair! Listen along as we discuss Sefris of the hidden lair and all things dungeons. Dungeon delving and big creature recursion sounds tempting so let's figure out if we should Brew It, or Screw It. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/avwnszkEK0i9nwiv9XzIWQ

    Episode 1: Hotline Swing(ing Drakes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 84:29


    Join in with Cody and Lazz as they discuss this month‘s Commander, Alandra Sky Dreamer. Mono blue action with lots of card draw, lots of open mana, and hopefully even more drakes. But will it be enough to make the cut? Listen ahead and see if you agree with us as we figure out if we should Brew It or Screw It.  Revised Deck List https://www.moxfield.com/decks/tnjzL4QQzUKEDxsfs545oQ Original Deck List https://www.moxfield.com/decks/CE5O8MYpc0uJo82whHcwnw

    Episode 0: To brew or not to brew, that is the question

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 40:30


    Welcome to Brew it or Screw it! A monthly Magic The Gathering podcast that focuses on EDH/Commander deck building with your hosts Cody(They/Him) and Lazz(He/Him). In this episode we introduce ourselves and go over a whole mess of topics. If you enjoyed the show make sure to like the podcast and follow for the next episode launching soon! Follow us on twitter @Brewitorscrewit .

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