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Angus and Sal return from the digital frontier to their physical bodies. The boys will have to readjust to corporeal life and reassess their priorities. The post EP160 – No More Screen Time appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Food Crimes Correspondent Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) explore the many borderline-cursed ways humans prepare and eat eggs! We crack into deviled eggs, poached eggs, big ol’ wet eggs on sandwiches, scotch eggs, century eggs, balut, and more! Are pre-peeled hardboiled eggs in a bag a crime? What makes a crime a crime anyway? Are some crimes more forgivable than others? Is Sheldon from Garfield & Friends a crime against nature or a delicious treat waiting to happen? And, what happens when we throw Octopus, Peaches, and Pork Rinds into the Random Meal Generator? The post 238. Egg Crimes ft. Giovanni Colantonio! appeared first on PodCavern.

After seeming decades trapped in the Super Net Angus is found by The Web Admin XXStrykerXX (Josh Degagné) The two must seek out Sal before they can get out of the wed and return home. What dark part of the web has Sal found himself stuck in? The post EP159 – Cannot Resolve Hosts appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bust out a delicious summer staple, the Dense Bean Salad! We get into what makes the DBS one of the most nutritious ways to use up pantry staples and a perfect oven-free dish for a hot summer day, then share some of our favorite grains and veggies to throw in there! Plus, what happens when lamb chops, pomegranates, and mashed potatoes make their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 237. DBS: Dense Bean Salads! appeared first on PodCavern.

Teffer and Bailey review Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, talking about intergenerational feminism, riot grrrls, and what they liked (and didn't like) about the Netflix adaptation. The post 136. Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu appeared first on PodCavern.

It’s a slow news day for Angus and Sal so they spend their time setting up Angus’ new hand which hurls them into cyberspace. What history will be revealed and what will the guys do on this new digital frontier. The post EP158 – If You Can’t Beat’em, Modem appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with farmer and author Dennis Bulani (@bulanidennis) about canola oil, diversified crop rotations, and the unjust vilification of seed oils. Plus, what do we really mean by ‘bleaching’ and ‘deodorizing’ in the context of food? The post 236. In Defense of Canola Oil ft. Dennis Bulani! appeared first on PodCavern.

Untapped Libraries welcomes Fiona to talk about her Doctor Who precon, Masters of Evil. We discuss what it's like to enter the world of Magic: the Gathering and learning to connect with the game. Vinny and Neale talk about whales, cathode ray tubes, and leaving other players to deal with the aftermath of your Magic shenanigans. The post Fiona – Masters of Evil appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are unable to do a normal show this week because they both have big scoops they are keeping close to the chest. Who will show up in the second half? Will it be the guys or two perfectly unrecognizable characters? The post EP157 – Under the Cover of Dorkness appeared first on PodCavern.

Chris Walker of Nerdcraft Nation joins Eunice and Teffer to talk about Stamped, Jason Reynolds’ “remix” of Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracism work. We talk about highschool history class, institutional racism, and what anti-racist pedagogy might look like. The post 135. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about mayonnaise and aioli! What makes these two classic egg-based french sauces distinct from each other, and why does it drive Teffer crazy when people conflate the two? We talk Provencal roots, anti-Midwestern snobbery, the stigma against eastern european cuisines, and some of our favorite ways to use these rich, unctuous sauces! Plus, what happens when honey glazed ham, pickles, and popping boba find their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 235. Mayonnaise & Aioli! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus tries to work exposing wrong doers into articles about animals and Sal goes over the changes he has made as Workplace Safety Officer. The post EP156 – The Highs and Lows of a Safe Workplace appeared first on PodCavern.

Our guest this episode is Jane who brings her Peasant Cube for us to explore. The cube only has commons and uncommons and is meant to be a welcoming entry to the world of Magic and drafting. The whole thing is unsleeved and fits in an old Fat Pack Box. (Plus you MUST riffle shuffle it!) Vinny and Neale talk about our names, going away to play Magic with your friends for a weekend, and the smash hit segment: Untapped Gems. The post Jane – Peasant Cube appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) interviews David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked), creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, host of Culinary Characters Unlocked, and author of Food Americana! David tells us the story of his New York upbringing, his whirlwind journalism career, and how he fell in love with food media, creating one of the biggest food shows of all time. He’s had to make some significant dietary changes in recent years for health reasons, but still knows how to have a good time. We talk about how fat is what makes food taste delicious, and how it’s important to still find ways to find joy through your food, even when your diet is a bit restrictive. Plus, what happens beef brisket, tomatoes, and candy canes make their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 234. Fat is Where the Flavor Lives ft. David Page! appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus can’t get his fix with flatlining anymore and has hit a new low. Sal calls in Dr. Amadeus Personae (Joël Paulin) to help Angus cultivate a new better personae. The post EP155 – Falter Ego appeared first on PodCavern.

Maddie’s animation is bold, brash, and confident, with a stated goal of making weird animation for weird freaks. She’s worked with Comedy Central, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, and Bento Box, all while maintaining a distinctive and unmistakable creative voice. Join us as we talk to Maddie about her process, her perspective on the industry, and how she stays independent while also finding collaborators to help bring her ideas to life. You can check out her latest show, Chips, right now on Adult Swim Smalls! The post Maddie Brewer appeared first on PodCavern.

Paige TheMaverickGirl joins Vinny and Neale to explore the Pauper format and its evolution with two Elf decks, one from 2018 and another from this year to pick apart how they work and what’s changed. Vinny and Neale talk about their Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease, argue about saying Yes in improv, and introduce a new segment: “Untapped Gems”! The post Paige TheMaverickGirl with Pauper Elves appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai), Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear), and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Potatoes vs. Pies! With special guest judges Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod), Gab Chernitsky (@helixivytheatre), and Anisa Cameron (@csldramaticsociety)! The post 233. Munch Madness FINALE: Eggs vs. Potatoes vs. Pies ft. Daniel Zafran, Gab Chernitsky, and Anisa Cameron! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai), Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear), and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the SEMI-FINALS of Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Curry! Salt vs. Potatoes! With special guest judges Tranna Wintour (@trannawintour) and Justin Bragg (@lejus_mtl)! The post 232. Munch Madness SEMI-FINALS: Eggs vs. Curry; Salt vs. Potatoes ft. Tranna Wintour & Justin Bragg! appeared first on PodCavern.

Kayla has a undeniably unique creative voice. Her colorful illustrations of oddball characters are unsettling and delightful in equal measures. These characters come to life in her animated shorts, including 2024's "Hell" a story about an existential crisis in a bowl of alphabet soup. She is currently on a working holiday in Cork, Ireland, but we had a chance to catch up with Kayla while she was in town for the holidays! In our conversation, Kayla told us about how she's connected with a local artistic community in Cork, in pursuit of new experiences and artistic collaborators, as she continues to broaden her horizons and refine her singular off-kilter style. The post Kayla Marok appeared first on PodCavern.

Joining the crew on this week’s episode is Judge Bones and he’s brought Eiganjo Drift, a Vehicles-themed Cube! We go deep on being inspired by cubes, pilots, and TV News Vans. Vinny and Neale talk extensively about the Fast & Furious movies. The post Judge Bones with Eiganjo Drift Cube appeared first on PodCavern.

This week on Untapped Libraries we talk to… each other! We’ve had a few requests to get to know us better on the show so we’re exploring Neale’s Commander deck featuring, Darien, King of Kjeldor. We also talk Arena Standard, taking a scalpel to magic cards, and the least interesting colour of Magic. The post Neale with Dari King appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the remaining Quarter-Final match ups for Munch Madness 2026! Corn vs. Salt! Potato vs. Fried Rice! With special guest judges Andrew Henderson (@debatethiscast) and Bonny Reichert (@bonnyreichert)! The post 231. Munch Madness: Corn vs. Salt; Potato vs. Fried Rice ft. Andrew Henderson & Bonny Reichert! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, Kadi and Bailey review The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. We talk about well-researched fantasy religions, the experience of living under oppressive systems, brilliant visual metaphors, and how dang much we want this incredible book to be made into a movie. The post 134. The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the first Quarter-Final match ups for Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Chicken Wings! Noodles vs. Curry! With special guest judges The S.T.E.A.M. Sisters (@steam.sisters) and Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie)! The post 230. Munch Madness: Eggs vs. Chicken Wings; Noodles vs. Curry ft. The S.T.E.A.M. Sisters & Julian McKenzie! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the fourth round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Beef vs. Salt! Tomato vs. Fried Rice! With special guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Marianne’s Cheesepulls (@mariannes_cheesepulls)! The post 229. Munch Madness: Beef vs. Salt; Tomato vs. Fried Rice ft. Matt Cole & Marianne’s Cheesepulls! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the third round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Chicken Wings vs. Hotdogs! Chili vs. Curry! With special guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Eric Silver (@el_silvero)! The post 228. Munch Madness: Chicken Wings vs. Hotdogs; Chili vs. Curry ft. Cupcakedex & Eric Silver! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) bring you the next round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Corn vs. Cake! Pickles vs. Potatoes! With special guest judges, The Jersey Daves: Left Trigger Right Trigger’s David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) and Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer & creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked)! The post 227. Munch Madness: Corn vs. Cake; Pickles vs. Potatoes ft. David Flamm & David Page! appeared first on PodCavern.

Get ready to rock out with bonafide wizard, Ross Love and certified champion, Shane Plante as we dive into the story behind their indie animation series, aptly titled... Wizard n' Champion.  Having worked together for years on shows such as Wander Over Yonder, Hilda, and Mickey Mouse, Shane and Ross have accrued a deep bag of animation tricks. Premium Fantasy Studios is what happens when they combine forces and use their unique powers to create something bold, raunchy, exciting and entirely their own.  Building something unique also comes with its own unique struggles along the way. Ross and Shane share with us both their challenges and their triumphs in this premium, fantastical, profanity-ladden episode of The Most Fun Podcast! The post Shane Plante and Ross Love (Premium Fantasy) appeared first on PodCavern.

Our guest this week is Good Luck High Five's Maria! She's brought an old school 2019 Standard deck that is near and dear to her: Pants (where "pants" means auras). Maria shares not only how the deck works but also what it meant to her to play and compete with it. Vinny and Neale talk about Spotlight Series Toronto, saying Farewell, and how to pronounce "libraries". The post Maria with Standard Pants appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the first round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Eggs vs. Peaches! Soup vs. Noodles! With guest judges J.P. Karwacki (@j.p.karwacki) and Aslam Choudhury! The post 226. Munch Madness: Eggs vs. Peaches; Soup vs. Noodles ft. J.P. Karwacki & Aslam Choudhury! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down the bracket for this year’s Munch Madness! Did your favorites make it into the competition? Who do you think will come out on top and be crowned Food Of The Year?  The post 225. Munch Madness 2026 Bracket Reveal! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week's guest is ManaDad and his Only Bad Cards cube. This is all about drafting and playing with some of the absolute worst cards ever created. What is in the cube? How does it play? Why would you do this to yourself?? Neale and Vinny talk about the official Untapped Libraries Commander Tracker. Our email is [email protected]. The post ManaDad with Only Bad Cards Cube appeared first on PodCavern.

Dennis is a man of many talents and many interests. An accomplished animation FX artist, he is currently working on the highly FX-driven series X-Men ’98. He is also a prolific doodler, and his keenly observed location sketches leap from the page with bold, decisive pen lines. With his comic series, The Skyward Isles, Dennis brings together his many talents and passions to create worlds and characters that burst with color and personality. For Dennis, color and personality are intrinsically linked. In this episode, he shares how his artistic approach is deeply connected to his synesthesia, giving him a unique perception of sensory phenomena that shapes his expressive signature style. The post Dennis Moran appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) sneak a bunch of tasty treats into the movie theatre! Slushies! Iced Capps! Popcorn! Junior Mints! Red Vines! Sour Patch Watermelons! Nachos! Plus, clams, brussels sprouts, and marzipan take a trip to the Random Meal Generator for a nice cursed movie snack! Smashing! The post 224. Movie Theatre Food! appeared first on PodCavern.

Joining us this week is James with his Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon commander deck. James is one of the hosts of the Planeswalker Traffic Report and we dive into magic aesthetics and customizing a deck with your favourite cards. Neale and Vinny talk about analog art, Mr. Show, and our new promo card. The post James with Skittles, Taste the Painbow appeared first on PodCavern.

This episode we delve into the uncommons-only format, Clover, with its creator, OnionBug! OnionBug walks us through the format and her General Kreat deck. Neale and Vinny talk about building commander decks in all colour combos, being explosive and terrible on Arena, and quasi-Partners. The post OnionBug with General Kreat in Clover appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) talk about the unsung hero of the appliance world, the Food Processor! Hummus! Pesto! Dips and Goops! It’s Greg’s first episode as a host of the show! You’ll be hearing more of him from here on out! (Teffer’s still here too, don’t panic!) Plus, the Random Meal Generator serves up SPAM, Sumo Citrus, and Hungarian Wax Peppers! Hot Take? SPAM is Tofu. The post 223. Food Processors & Welcome Greg! appeared first on PodCavern.

Kadi & Eunice review Malinda Lo's Last Night At The Telegraph Club and talk about period pieces, romance novels, and the beauty of intersectional representation. The post 133. Last Night At The Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the relationship between food and magic! What is a Green Witch? What makes things like honey, cinnamon, apples, and black pepper so special? Are Takis magic? Plus, what happens when filet mignon, parsnips, and jelly beans make their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 222. Food & Magic! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, patron Maddy Dever joins Teffer to talk about The Art of Feeling by Laura Tims! We're talking about grieving, living with chronic pain, the surprising joy of finding people who value you, and the mortifying ordeal of being known. The post 132. The Art of Feeling by Laura Tims appeared first on PodCavern.

Our guest this week is Del! He's the co-host of the Planeswalker Traffic Report and builder of this week's deck: Uncle Touchy (a Patton Oswalt reference). Uncle Touchy seems like it should be a beast to play against. And it is. And that's the point. It's built to produce the most incredible nightmare game of commander possible (with everyone's consent). Neale and Vinny talk about our Local LGS, combo in a casual meta, and "the thirteen guy". The post Del – Uncle Touchy appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Eric Silver (@el_silvero) talk about Pastrami and Montreal Smoked Meat! What’s the difference between these two beautiful staples of the North American Jewish Deli? What link do they have to a common ancestor? Why is Smoked Meat just called Smoked Meat? And what happens when lamb chops, apples, and nutritional yeast find their way into the Random Meal Generator? Thanks be to Nooch. The post 221. Pastrami & Montreal Smoked Meat ft. Eric Silver! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan joined Teffer and Kadi to talk about relationships, sex, peer-to-peer education, and, of course, their new YA sex ed resource, Let's Talk About It! Join us for a conversation about taking the fear out of dating, who to talk to about what you want to do, and what to name your favourite beet! The post 131. Let’s Talk About It with Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) talk about starting the new year with foods that make us feel taken care of, the liminality of the post-holiday season, Sheetz, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and more! Horse go fast! Beans are abundance! Pork is wealth! Eat some legumes! Plus, what happens when canned tuna, pineapple, and nori make their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 220. Ease Into 2026 & Make That Horse Rice Money ft. Matt Cole! appeared first on PodCavern.

Happy New Year #Strugglies! A new year is upon us, and for your friendly neighbourhood podcast hosts; Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n), that means fresh new Lighthouse Words!  (or "Words-of-the-Year.") YAY!!!!! Brie's frankly happy to be done with last year's word & Nick's new word has its very own mascot. Intrigued? Take a listen & check in with your trying-to-be-creative-in-this-busy-late-stage-capitalist-nightmare buddies as we update you on the Tank Fillers & of course the Struggles as we head into 2026 with space heaters to reignite the creative fire. The post E96: Hunker Mode Activated appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) announce the nomination form for Munch Madness 2026! The post 219. Munch Madness 2026 Nominations are LIVE! appeared first on PodCavern.

This week, Kadi and Eunice review Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley! We talk about communities going through hard times, intergenerational trauma & healing, and the importance of storytelling in marginalized communities. Then, we get vulnerable about recent events and our own experiences as cultural minorities. This book is so good, y'all. It's so good!! The post 130. Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley appeared first on PodCavern.

This week’s episode features Ivy Foxglove, Magic Ambassador, Doctor of Psychology, and Rakdos superfan. Ivy’s deck stars one of the most recent Voltron commanders:  “Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat”. We talk about bulk rares, giving yourself a challenge, and rubber-ducking. The post Ivy Foxglove – Circus Freak is a Compliment appeared first on PodCavern.

We speak with Chris Dainty, owner of Dainty Productions Inc about all the advantages that come with being a small boutique studio. Through animation, apps, games and books, Chris follows his restless creative instincts, always looking for ways to grow and innovate in today's shifting media landscape. Oh and he's also an ice carver! And he animates with ice?? How is that possible? Chris explains it all in detail on this episode of The Most Fun Podcast. The post Chris Dainty appeared first on PodCavern.