So Many Insane Plays

Steve and Kevin review Modern Horizons 3, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Steve and Kevin vote on their Moxies for 2023, and discuss the recent unrestriction of Ponder. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Steve and Kevin review the 2023 year-to-date metagame results. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review 2022, for Vintage. In this episode: our 2022 Year in Review, and our annual Moxie Awards for Best New Set, Best New Deck, Best New Card, and Best Story of the Year. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review The Brothers’ War, for Vintage. Show Notes – The Brothers’ War visual spoiler Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the recent Banned and Restricted List announcement, which held no changes for Vintage, but included a rare write-up on the state of the format. Also, we deconstruct the Magic 30th Anniversary product announcement. Show Notes – October 10 2022 Banned and Restricted List Announcement – Magic 30th Anniversary product […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Dominaria United, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Steve Menendian and Kevin Cron review the 2022 year-to-date Vintage metagame results. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Streets of New Capenna, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Another time capsule episode. Better Late Than Never: Our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Year in Review – 2021 Moxie Awards Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Released from its time capsule, our 2020 Year in Review. That’s right: 2020. In an ironic twist of fate, our next episode will be our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Vintage community issues and what we can do to improve it – Year in Review – 2020 Moxie Awards Contact us at […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian return, and this episode is a long-overdue effort to play catch-up on episodes that were recorded throughout the last year and have become less able to stand on their own, given the passage of time. In an effort to not completely abandon this content, we’ll be presenting snippets and summaries […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian conclude their 100th episode spectacular with their final review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Unsummon through Wrath of God. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Soul Net through Unholy Strength. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Simulacrum through Sol Ring. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Phantasmal Forces through Rock Hydra. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Meekstone through Pestilence. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Instill Energy through Mana Vault. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Goblin Balloon Brigade through Illusionary Mask. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Dwarven Demolition Team through Gloom. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Conservator through Drudge Skeletons. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Black Vise through Consecrate Land. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian begin the celebration of their 100th episode by discussing their favorite Vintage formats of all time, as well as a review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Air Elemental through Black Lotus. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, with bonus Commander 2020 cards! 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:00: Theros Beyond Death Report Card 0:14:00: Ikoria Mechanics 0:47:52: Lurrus of the Dream Den 1:06:25: Lutri, the Spellchaser 1:15:20: Zirda, the Dawnwaker 1:31:45: Sprite Dragon 1:57:25: Heartless Act 2:05:00: Rielle, the Everwise 2:20:20: The Ozolith 2:24:15: Dranith […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss six Vintage scenarios. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:11:20: Scenario 1: Find the Win: Doomsday vs. Dredge 0:30:20: Scenario 2: Sequencing Artifacts: Shops vs. Unknown 0:39:40: Scenario 3: What to Take?: Dredge vs. Stax 0:56:03: Scenario 4: Focus on What Matters: Dredge Mirror 1:05:28: Scenario 5: Speed to Market: Doomsday Mirror 1:24:00: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Theros Beyond Death, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:40: Throne of Eldraine Report Card 0:27:15: Theros Beyond Death Mechanics 0:31:15: Underworld Breach 1:09:50: Thassa’s Oracle 1:23:32: Dryad of the Ilysian Grove 1:36:27: Ashiok, Nightmare Muse 1:45:13: Ox of Agonas 1:50:15: Kuneros, Hound of Athreos 1:57:44: Soul-Guide Lantern 2:13:09: Eidolon of […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review the year in Vintage, and award their annual Moxy awards for Best Card, Best Set, Best Deck, and Best Story of 2019. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: The Year in Data 0:45:00: Best Card 1:13:35: Best Set 1:26:27: Best Deck 1:36:29: Story of the Year 2:06:00: Rise of Skywalker Review Total […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results of the North American Vintage Championship 2019, as well as the November 1st Banned and Restricted List update. 0:00:57: Announcements 0:02:40: Vintage Champs Summary 0:08:30: Vintage Champs Metagame Breakdown 0:26:20: Top 8 Decks 0:56:00: Our tournament experiences 1:30:39: Narset Restriction: Analysis and Impact Total runtime: 1:58:45 Show […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Throne of Eldraine, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:16:25: Modern Horizons Report Card 0:59:00: Throne of Eldraine Mechanics 1:04:12: Wishclaw Talisman 1:46:50: Once Upon a Time 2:01:00: Mystical Dispute 2:06:10: Shimmer Dragon 2:10:10: Witch’s Vengeance 2:20:00: Questing Beast 2:27:20: Emry, Lurker of the Loch 2:34:51: Deafening Silence 3:22:55: Stonecoil Serpent […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian reviw their War of the Spark report card, examine Commander 2019, and dissect the August 26, 2019 Banned and Restricted List update for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: War of the Spark Report Card 0:32:45: Sevinne’s Reclamation 0:48:25: Elsha, the Infinite 0:55:46: Idol of Oblivion 0:57:48: Scroll of Fate 0:59:30: Dockside […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Core Set 2020 for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements, report card update 0:09:10: Steve’s recent Dredge performance 0:26:38: SCGCon 2019 Predictions/Results 0:33:10: Core Set 2020 0:34:05: Mystic Forge 0:52:25: Flood of Tears 1:00:40: Drawn from Dreams 1:01:55: Cavalier of Flame 1:07:30: Lotus Field 1:09:45: Embodiment of Agonies 1:13:35: Chandra, Acolyte of […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Modern Horizons for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements: The London Mulligan Adopted 0:25:50: Modern Horizons Mechanics 0:27:20: Collector’s Ouphe 0:42:44: Goblin Engineer 0:46:10: Urza, Lord High Artificer 0:55:51: Force of Negation 1:08:06: Shenanigans 1:14:18: Force of Vigor 1:26:30: Force of Despair 1:31:00: Mirrodin Besieged 1:37:10: Planebound Accomplice 1:42:42: Seasoned Pyromancer 1:44:50: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the Spring 2019 Vintage metagame and make predictions for SCGCon. 0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend! And Steve’s n00bcon experience. 0:17:45: Paper Results 0:25:37: Magic Online Results 1:00:00: SCGCon predictions Total runtime: 1:07:32 Show Notes – So Many Insane Plays – Adventures with Alpha at the Wizards Tournament II Contact us […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review War of the Spark, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: VSL Season 9 Finals 0:45:40: Bolas’s Citadel 0:53:40: Jace, Weilder of Mysteries 0:57:16: Flux Channeler 1:02:40: Dreadhorde Arcanist 1:19:30: Burning Prophet 1:23:50: Teferi, Time Raveler 1:40:25: Karn, the Great Creator 1:56:03: Narset, Parter of Veils 2:01:57: Saheeli, Sublime Artificer 2:08:36: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the London Mulligan for Vintage, including its impact on individual decks, pregame procedures, matchups, and the metagame. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:40: VSL Updates 0:25:40: The London Mulligan announcement and general impacts 0:58:00: Mathematics and specific impacts 1:51:15: Predictions and likelihood for implementation Total runtime: 1:55:07 Show Notes – London Mulligan […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ravnica Allegiance, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: VSL Updates: First Semester Complete! 0:48:00: Guilds of Ravnica Report Card 0:55:10: Lavinia, Azorius Renegade 1:36:55: Pteramander 1:40:50: Sphinx of Foresight 2:16:30: Electrodominance 2:23:50: Light up the Stage 2:31:51: Cindervines 2:36:40: Emergency Powers 2:40:28: Dovin, Grand Arbiter 2:44:05: Kaya, Orzhov Usurper Total […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the year that was 2018, for Vintage; its key tournaments, cards, sets, and stories. In the end, we award our annual Moxies! 0:01:15: Announcements 0:02:00: Vintage Super League Season 9 Updates 0:13:00: Sperling/Vergo Scenario Show 0:22:30: Set Releases 0:28:30: Major Events 0:37:30: Metagame Shifts 0:53:00: New Cards 1:05:30: New […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss six Vintage scenarios. 0:01:00: Announcements: VSL season 9 coming soon! 0:08:37: Scenario 1: What Would Mishra Do? 0:48:50: Scenario 2: Schrödinger’s Ancestral 1:05:40: Scenario 3: A Paradox of Mediocrity 1:24:34: Scenario 4: The Balance of Power Does Not Last 1:37:05: Scenario 5: An Embarrassment of Monks 1:48:55: Scenario 6: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results from the 2018 North American Vintage Championship and Eternal Weekend. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: Overall Impressions: Pittsburgh, trial structure, etc. 0:12:00: Metagame results vs. our predictions 0:43:40: Kevin’s Tournament Report 1:08:00: Steve’s Tournament Report 1:45:00: Top 8 2:08:00: Wrap Up Total Runtime: 2:13:52 Show Notes – North America […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Guilds of Ravnica, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: Prior Show Discussion: The Best Vintage Metagames of All Time 0:05:40: Report Card: Core Set 2019 0:23:30: Guilds of Ravnica: Mechanics 0:28:50: Mission Briefing 0:55:15: Lotleth Giant/Molderhulk 1:10:15: Creeping Chill 1:13:40: Ral, Izzet Viceroy 1:28:55: Vraska, Golgari Queen 1:31:30: Mnemonic Betrayal […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian bring your their preview card for Guilds of Ravnica – Mnemonic Betrayal – as well an analysis of the Asia Vintage Championship and the 2018 Vintage Challenges. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: Guilds of Ravnica Preview: Mnemonic Betrayal 0:38:30: Asia Vintage Championship Results 1:14:00: Metagame Update Total runtime: 1:56:35 Show Notes – […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Core Set 2019 for Vintage. 0:01:00: The Announcement 0:05:00: Team VSL Reflections 0:11:30: Dominaria Report Card 0:35:05: Remourseful Cleric 0:43:00: Mistcaller 0:45:00: Sai, Master Thopterist 0:51:45: Tezzeret, Artifice Master 1:00:00: Infernal Reconing 1:06:43: Alpine Moon 1:10:15: Amulet of Safekeeping 1:17:10: Meteor Golem 1:20:00: Nicol Bolas, the Arisen 1:25:40: Runic […]

​Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results of the SCGCon Power Nine tournament, and review Battlebond for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:10:00: Team VSL Update 0:41:40: SCGCon Power Nine Results 1:05:30: Kevin’s Tournament Report 1:19:00: Steve’s Tournament Report 1:54:00: Stunning Reversal 2:01:00: Sentinel Tower 2:12:45: Spellseeker 2:25:15: Archon of Valor’s Reach Total runtime: 2:42:26 Show […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview two Battlebond cards, as well as the upcoming return to Star City Games’ Power Nine Vintage tournament series at SCG Con. Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for sending us these preview cards to share! 0:01:00: Battlebond Previews 0:09:40: VSL Update 0:29:30: Tournament Results: TMD Open 19 and Eternal […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the recent Banned and Restricted List announcement, and review Dominaria for Vintage. 0:01:00: Team Vintage Super League 0:04:15: Banned and Restricted List Update 0:34:30: Rivals of Ixalan 0:40:00: Dominaria: Nostalgia and Mechanics 0:55:45: Damping Sphere 1:36:00: Squee, the Immortal 1:37:45: Broken Bond 1:41:15: Yargle, Glutton of Urborg 1:42:45: Weatherlight […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview Masters 25 with the reprint of Doomsday, and review Arabian Nights. 0:01:00: Masters 25 Preview: Doomsday 0:42:15: Announcements: Eternal Weekend North America Date and Location 0:44:00: Team Serious Invitational Results 0:55:00: Arabian Nights Total Runtime: 4:16:09 Show Notes – Eternal Weekend North America 2018 – DDFT Wiki A Short […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss Vintage scenarios, the newly-announced SCG Con, and add more bonus, non-Magic content. 0:01:00: Announcements: SCG Con! 0:05:40: Scenario One: Mentor Turn One 0:47:00: Scenario Two: Workshop Combat Options 0:38:00: Scenario Three: Jeskai Mana, Sequencing, and Deck Construction 1:26:50: Scenario Four: Cantrips Sequencing 1:35:20: Scenario Five: The Library Conundrum 1:47:00: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Rivals of Ixalan for Vintage, and discuss recent changes in the content and method of Banned and Restricted List announcement. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:31:30: Rivals of Ixalan mechanics 0:35:40: Mastermind’s Acquisition 0:44:20: Merfolk Mistbinder 0:58:19: Thrashing Brontodon 1:13:29: The Immortal Sun 1:35:00: Induced Amnesia 2:05:25: Blood Sun 2:28:03: Silent Gravestone […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review the events of 2017 – for Vintage – and award their Moxies for Best Card, Set, Deck, and Story. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:12:30: VSL Season 6 0:22:30: VSL Season 7 Finals 1:43:00: Year in Review 2:29:00: 2017 Moxies! 2:47:00: Extra Post-Credits Content, Completely Unrelated to Magic Total Runtime: 4:13:58 Show […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian break down the results of North America Vintage Champs 2017, and interview 2017 champ Andy Markiton (aka Montolio). 0:01:00: The Announcement 0:03:00: VSL Update: UW Pumpkin Spice and Ad Nauseum Tendrils 0:28:20: Eternal Weekend Tournament Reports: Grixis Daretti & Jeskai Mentor 0:53:00: Interview: Andy Markiton 1:30:00: Metagame Breakdown and Top […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian predict the Vintage Championship metagame and appraise the decks to beat. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:08:30: Old School at Eternal Weekend, by Eternal Central, and other events. 0:14:45: Predicting the Champs metagame 0:15:15: Dredge 0:33:00: Jeskai (Mentor, Delver, Xerox) 0:43:00: Taxing: Workshops and Eldrazi 1:09:00: Paradoxical Outcome 1:18:00: Landstill 1:20:00: Oath 1:23:00: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ixalan for Vintage and discuss the latest updates from the Vintage Super League Season 7. 0:01:00: The Announcement 0:04:10: VSL Season 7 Update 0:37:30: Hour of Devastation Report Card 0:58:00: Ixalan Mechanics 1:04:37: Ashes of the Abhorrent 1:10:00: Tocatli Honor Guard 1:15:43: Hostage Taker 1:28:00: Sorcerous Spyglass 1:51:30: Chart […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the restrictions of Monastery Mentor and Thorn of Amethyst in Vintage. 0:01:00: The Announcement 0:05:40: Praise 0:22:30: Criticism 0:38:00: Policy Mechanics 0:53:00: Metagame 1:00:00: Announcements 1:19:45: Listener Feedback: Mirri/Commander Total Runtime: 1:24:44 Show Notes – August 28 2017 Banned & Restricted Announcement Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the Vintage metagame since the restrictions of Gush and Gitaxian Probe, and their recommended actions for the DCI. 0:01:00: Announcements: Trials in Michigan and California 0:07:30: The Q2 Metagame: MTGO Vintage Challenges, Paper, MTGO Dailies 0:57:00: The effects of Gush and Probe Restrictions 1:13:00: Restriction Recommendations 1:43:00: Possible Unrestrictions: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Hour of Devastation for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:03:10: Amonkhet Report Card 0:14:20: Amonkhet Mechanics 0:17:00: The Locust God 0:25:30: Leave//Chance 0:31:20: Hollow One 0:42:10: Solemnity 0:54:00: Mirage Mirror 1:04:30: Abrade 1:12:55: Tragic Lesson 1:26:00: Ramunap Excavator 1:34:45: Bontu’s Last Reckoning 1:40:45: Firebrand Archer 1:44:30: Scavenger Grounds 1:48:30: Nimble Obstructionist […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results of NYSE Open V, held June 24 2017, in New York (NY, USA). 0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend Structure, Prizes, Playmats 0:09:00: NYSE Open Preparation: The state of the metagame, and Jeskai Mentor 0:47:15: The Swiss Rounds 1:04:00: The Top 8 1:35:30: The Finals Total Runtime: 1:45:44 Show […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the history and legacy of the StarCityGames Power 9 tournament series. 0:00:10: Announcements: Upcoming events, including NYSE V 0:03:00: New MTGO Weekly Vintage Challenge 0:11:00: GP Las Vegas Eternal events 0:12:30: Swedish Old School Restricted List Update: Maze of Ith 0:14:45: Old School Combo article 0:21:00: The beginning of […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the restriction of Gush and Gitaxian Probe, The Mana Drain Open results, and their review of Amonkhet for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend North America 2017 0:06:21: Banned & Restricted List Updates 1:02:00: The Mana Drain Open #18 Results 1:11:30: Aether Revolt Report Card 1:16:15: Amonkhet Mechanics 1:18:45: Shadow […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss their Amonkhet preview card – Shadow of the Grave, the results of Eternal Weekend: Europe, and the hypothetical world in which Monastery Mentor is restricted. 0:01:00: Shadow of the Grave 0:57:30: Eternal Weekend: Europe Metagame 1:24:00: Eternal Weekend: Europe Top 8 1:56:00: What if Monastery Mentor was restricted? Total […]

​Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian look at the recent Banned & Restricted List update, the 2017Q1 Vintage metagame, and what they mean for the future of the Vintage format. 0:00:00: Announcements 0:00:00: March 2017 Banned and Restricted List Update 0:54:40: Gitaxian Probe 1:07:00: Mental Misstep 1:25:15: Paradoxical Outcome and Gush 1:37:00: Preordain 1:52:00: Metagame Updates […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Aether Revolt for Vintage, check on their Kaladesh report card, and talk Vintage Super League updates. 0:00:52: Announcements: NYSE 5, TSO Sandusky, Vintage Champs Europe, History of Vintage Chapter 4 0:09:00: Kaladesh Report Card 0:27:15: Aether Revolt: Mechanics 0:30:00: Hope of Ghirapur 0:33:00: Walking Ballista 0:57:18: Crackdown Construct 1:01:33: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview a special card from the forthcoming set Aether Revolt. When invited to preview Magic cards for new sets, authors must sometimes feel pressure to stoke enthusiasm and demonstrate exaggerated excitement for their subject, especially for flavorful cards that, sadly, have little chance of Top 8ing a Pro Tour or […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review 2016 and award their annual Moxies. 0:00:17: Announcements: VSL Play-In Tournament, History of Vintage, Annual Vintage Playables Checklist 0:12:45: MTGO Metagame Update 0:22:00: Moxies: Categories 0:23:32: Best New Card 1:01:00: Best New Set 1:12:00: Best Story/Narrative 1:24:00: Best New Deck 1:32:15: Listener Feedback Total runtime: 1:36:18 Contact us at […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian wrap up Eternal Weekend 2016, including both European and North American Top 8s, the metagame, our Paradoxical Mentor deck, and the future of the Vintage format. 0:01: Announcements 0:11: Eternal Weekend Paris: Top 8 0:15: Eternal Weekend Columbus: Attendance 0:20: Eternal Weekend Columbus: The Event Structure 0:27: Eternal Weekend Columbus: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview Eternal Weekend 2016, including the Q3 metagame, recent set impacts, Eternal Extravaganza 5 results, and their Vintage Championship metagame predictions. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:10:00: Old School and Columbus 0:18:00: Q3 Metagame – Paper 0:29:30: Q3 Metagame – MTGO 0:43:30: Eternal Extravaganza 5 Results 1:05:00: Predictions Total runtime: 1:33:04 Show Notes […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kaladesh for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:10:30: Kaladesh Masterpieces/Inventions 0:20:15: Eldritch Moon Report Card 0:38:10: Kaladesh Mechanics 0:47:15: Paradoxical Outcome 1:50:20: Aetherflux Reservoir 2:08:10: Fragmentize 2:28:10: Torrential Gearhulk 2:36:04: Ghirapur Orrery 2:47:04: Inventor’s Fair 3:01:57: Skysovereign, Consul Flagship 3:18:53: Chandra, Torch of Defiance 3:43:38: Combustible Gearhulk 3:52:43: Saheeli Rai 4:05:56: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Conspiracy: Take the Crown, and take a look at the evolving Vintage metagame heading into the 2016 Vintage Championship, including the recent results of The Mana Drain Open 17. 0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend 2017, Understanding Gush 3rd Edition, Upcoming Events 0:20:00: Conspiracy: Take the Crown Mechanics 0:29:00: Sanctum Prelate […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Eldritch Moon for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:23:20: Shadows Over Innistrad Report Card 0:31:30: Eldritch Moon: Mechanics 0:38:55: Coax from the Blind Eternities 0:48:40: Mausoleum Wanderer 1:03:15: Unsubstantiate 1:19:37: Bedlam Reveler 1:31:55: Eldritch Evolution 1:50:00: Spell Queller 2:08:00: Tamiyo, Field Researcher 2:27:38: Emrakul, the Promised End 2:39:45: Curious Homunculus//Voracious Reader […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the mid-June Vintage metagame, including MTGO Dailies, the May MTGO Premiere event, Paper results, and the NYSE Open IV. 0:01:00: Announcements: VSL Update 0:05:15: MTGO Daily Results 0:20:30: May Premiere Event 0:38:15: NYSE Open IV 0:58:00: Jason Jaco’s 10th Place Tribal Eldrazi 1:19:00: Looking to the future… 1:31:25: Listener […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the mid-May, post-Lodestone Golem restriction Vintage metagame; including MTGO Dailies, the April Premiere event, paper results, and the Bazaar of Moxen. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:20: Eternal Weekend! 0:09:00: Eternal Weekend Europe! 0:19:00: VSL Play-in tournament 0:21:45: MTGO Results: Dailies 0:49:30: MTGO Results: April Premiere Event 0:57:00: Paper Results 1:04:30: Bazaar […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Shadows Over Innistrad and analyze the April Banned and Restricted List updates for Vintage. 0:01:00: Banned and Restricted List Update 0:58:00: Asia Vintage Championship 1:03:00: Removal of MTGO Replays 1:16:15: Oath of the Gatewatch Report Card 1:26:45: Shadows Over Innistrad Mechanics 1:43:50: The Gitrog Monster 2:04:17: Sin Prodder 2:07:19: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian break down the 2016 Q1 Vintage metagame, including Paper and MTGO tournament results. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:04:30: The Paper Metagame 0:30:45: The MTGO Metagame 0:57:10: Metagame Implications 1:15:00: Listener Feedback Total runtime: 4:16:53 Show Notes – Back to the Future: An Introduction to Old School Magic – January MTGO Vintage Premiere […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Oath of the Gatewatch and the year that was 2015, including our annual Moxie awards! 0:01:00: Announcements: VSL Season 4, Vintage Checklist, NYSE Open IV 0:10:15: Proxy Tournament Hubbub 0:18:40: Steve and Rich Shay’s Letter to MTGO 0:19:00: Battle for Zendikar Report Card 0:22:40: Oath of the Gatewatch Mechanics […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian dig through the extraordinary Banned and Restricted List update for Vintage: it’s justification, historical perspective, and potential impacts on the format. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:00: Banned and Restricted List History 0:08:50: Chalice of the Void 0:36:15: Dig Through Time 0:55:00: Thirst for Knowledge 1:21:45: Predictions 1:53:15: Listener Feedback Total runtime: 1:59:37 […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Battle for Zendikar for Vintage. 0:00:00: Announcements 0:00:00: Magic Origins Report Card 0:45:00: Battle for Zendikar Mechanics 0:55:38: Titan’s Presence 0:59:09: Void Winnower 1:13:40: Painful Truths 1:25:27: Vampiric Rites 1:28:27: Smothering Abomination 1:39:25: Molten Nursery 1:43:49: Radiant Flames 2:02:03: Greenwarden of Murasa 2:10:57: Bring to Light 2:19:45: Kiora, Master […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Vintage Champs and Eternal Weekend. 0:01:00: Eternal Weekend Summary 0:02:15: Announcements 0:08:00: Congratulations 0:11:00: Our Predictions 0:22:15: Metagame Breakdown 1:08:25: Brian Kelley’s Winning List and the Top 8 1:40:35: Our experience 2:23:15: Rules Complications 2:58:00: Scenarios 3:30:05: Future Podcast Plans and Listener Feedback Total runtime: 3:44:07 Show Notes – […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview the 2015 Vintage Championship. 0:01:00: Dragons of Tarkir Report Card Corrections 0:02:35: Old School 93-94 tournament at Eternal Weekend 0:05:00: Recent Paper Tournament Results 0:17:00: Recent Online Tournament Results 0:30:00: Metagame Trends 1:02:00: Vintage Champs Predictions Total runtime: 1:21:41 Show Notes – Recent Paper Vintage Results – Recent Online […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review their Dragons of Tarkir report card, and then analyze Magic Origins for Vintage. 0:01:00: Dragons of Tarkir Report Card 0:05:20: Mechanics 0:20:53: Hallowed Moonlight 0:28:11: Relic Seeker 0:34:02: Vryn Wingmare 0:37:26: Artificer’s Epiphany 0:56:25: Day’s Undoing 1:16:07: Displacement Wave 1:21:00: Harbinger of the Tides 1:27:09: Jace, Vryn’s Prodigy//Jace, Telepath […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss new rules updates for their impact on Vintage and the results of the third annual NYSE Open. 0:01:00: Eternal Weekend Update: Prize Paintings Announced 0:13:15: VSL Season Three 0:15:45: New Rules Updates 1:14:30: NYSE Open Total runtime: 1:50:50 Show Notes – Eternal Weekend 2015 Information – Vintage Super League […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the numerous layers of tactics of Gitaxian Probe, and interview vintage Vintage player and tournament organizer Ray Robillard (aka iamfishman). 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:20: Gitaxian Probe 0:59:55: Interview with Ray Robillard Total runtime: 1:49:18 Show Notes – Vintage Super League – Chris Pikula on Gitaxian Probe Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays […]

​Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss life, the Universe, and Dragons of Tarkir for Vintage. 0:00:00: Announcements 0:04:43: Vintage Super League 0:13:20: Fate Reforged Report Card 0:17:53: Dragons of Tarkir: Mechanics and Themes 0:23:32: Myth Realized 0:35:48: Stratus Dancer 0:38:48: Rending Volley 0:41:34: Dromoka’s Command 0:46:05: Narset Transcendent 0:56:58: Sarkhan, Unbroken 1:00:23: Living Lore 1:08:41: […]

​Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Fate Reforged for Vintage, and analyze the recent Banned and Restricted List updates. 0:01:00: Delver Primer 0:06:30: Vintage Super League: Season 2 0:12:00: Treasure Cruise Restriction 0:24:30: Gifts Unrestricted! 0:36:30: Khans of Tarkir Report Card 0:43:00: Monastery Mentor 0:57:50: Soulfire Grand Master 1:00:20: Lightform/Cloudform/Soul Summons 1:03:30: Reality Shift 1:12:00: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian analyze the result of the Vintage Championship, the metagame – before and after, and the impact of Treasure Cruise. 0:01:20: Announcements 0:02:30: Vintage Championship results 0:17:45: Recent metagame shifts 0:41:30: Treasure Cruise 0:48:00: Should Treasure Cruise be restricted? 1:19:30: Building Oath for Vintage Champs 1:32:20: Future considerations for Delver and […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Khans of Tarkir for Vintage. Plus, their Journey into Nyx report card, and the latest Vintage Super League results. 0:06:20: Vintage Super League Update 0:15:14: Journey into Nyx report card 0:23:45: Mechanics 0:30:30: Dig Through Time/Treasure Cruise 1:17:30: Jeskai Elder/Monastery Swiftspear 1:30:30: Stubborn Denial 1:33:30: Jeskai Ascendancy 1:39:40: Ugin’s […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian take a deep look into Vintage on Magic Online: the metagame, it’s implications for Vintage Champs, and the platform itself. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:04:30: The Online Metagame 0:24:45: The Implications of the MTGO Platform on Strategy 1:01:00: The Vintage Super League Total runtime: 1:19:58 Other Show Notes – MTGO Vintage Online […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian examine discuss the early stages of Vintage on Magic Online, the results of their Journey into Nyx report card, and their M15 review. 0:02:45: NYSE Open 2 Results 0:30:10: Vintage on MTGO 0:42:50: Journey into Nyx Report Card 0:48:25: Scuttling Doom Engine 0:51:49: Ensoul Artifact 0:59:36: Chief Engineer 1:03:15: Act […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian examine Conspiracy for Vintage, and discuss the contents and release of Vintage Masters on Magic Online (MTGO). 0:03:25: Dack Fayden 0:08:19: Conspiracies 0:10:25: Council’s Judgment 0:14:20: Split Decision 0:19:30: Treasonous Ogre 0:21:32: Dack’s Duplicate 0:25:15: Deal Broker 0:30:50: Coercive Portal 0:38:55: Vintage Masters Other Show Notes – Team Serious Vintage […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Journey into Nyx and grade their Born of the Gods report card. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements: Banned and Restricted List Updates, or lack thereof. 0:04:40: Born of the Gods Report Card 0:11:15: Aegis of the Gods 0:26:29: Mana Confluence 0:36:28: Dakra Mystic 0:48:06: Prophetic Flamespeaker 0:58:37: Eidolon […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian analyze Vintage tactics: cantrips. Also, Old School Magic, Titus Chalk’s So Do You Wear a Cape?, and Magic card prices. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements: upcoming tournaments, Old School Magic, So Do You Wear a Cape? 0:15:44: Card prices and the future of reprints: Vintage, Legacy and Modern 0:24:10: […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian investigate Born of the Gods for Vintage. Also, how will counterfeits impact Vintage? Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements 0:04:45: Counterfeits and Vintage 0:20:10: Theros Report Card 0:24:30: Born of the Gods mechanics 0:37:20: Spirit of the Labyrinth 0:51:30: Pain Seer 0:55:50: Kiora, the Crashing Wave 1:21:50: Born of the […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian analyze Vintage tactics. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:20: Vintage Tactics: Land Drops 0:32:45: Vintage Tactics: Mana Drain 0:52:45: Vintage Tactics: Vampiric Tutor 1:07:30: Awarding the 2013 Moxies! Other Show Notes – Sharpening Your Skills: Playing With and Around Mana Drain – Eudomania Vintage, 01-04-2014 – Team Serious Vintage […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results of Eternal Weekend. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements 0:03:05: Impressions from the whole of Eternal Weekend: setting, security, attendance, grinders, coverage, community, the future. 0:17:15: Kevin’s tournament report 0:54:10: Steve’s tournament report 1:26:45: Top 8 Decks 2:12:00: Listener Feedback Total runtime: 2:14:34 Other Show Notes – […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Commander 2013, discuss Vintage Masters, and preview Eternal Weekend. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:20: Vintage Masters 0:08:00: Commander 2013 Mechanics 0:14:20: True-Name Nemesis 0:28:05: Unexpectedly Absent 0:39:20: Toxic Deluge 0:50:45: Sydri, Galvanic Genius 0:54:50: Bane of Progress 1:01:40: Restore 1:06:30: Eternal Weekend Preview Total runtime: 1:37:44 Other […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Theros, grade their Magic 2014 report card and discuss Magic Online Vintage and Legacy PTQs! Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements – Upcoming Tournaments and Vintage PTQs? 0:18:08: Magic 2014 Report Card 0:27:14: Theros Keywords, themes and cycles 0:53:32: Swan Song 1:04:31: Curse of the Swine 1:11:42: Bident of […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian recap GenCon 2013, analyze Burning Tendrils scenarios, and answer listener feedback. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:24: GenCon Recap 0:12:10: Burning Tendrils Scenarios 1:07:50: Listener Feedback Total runtime: 1:13:43 Burning Tendrils Scenarios Scenario 1: (13:54 mark in podcast) On the play against a Mishra’s Workshop deck in game 2 […]

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Magic 2014 for Vintage. Also, we discuss Theros Duals, Oracle updates, and our Dragon’s Maze report card. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:02:42: Theros Dual Lands 0:11:40: Oracle Updates 0:26:18: Dragon’s Maze Report Card 0:36:20: Chandra, Pyromaster 0:43:35: Glimpse the Future 0:45:52: Young Pyromancer 1:01:28: Strionic Resonator (Cromulent Resonator) 1:07:55: […]

In episode 26, Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results of the inaugural New York Stack Exchange Open: its metagame, Top 8, and overall significance to the Vintage format. Also, Magic 2014 rules changes, Grand Prix: Las Vegas, exclusive Eternal Weekend news, and a special mystery guest! Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:26: Eternal Weekend […]

In episode 25, Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results from the Bazaar of Moxen, including the Top 8 decks, and numerous in-game scenarios. In addition – upcoming tournaments, You Make the Card, and listener feedback. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:10: Vintage Champs 0:13:45: NYSE Open 1 0:16:00: Vacaville 0:16:15: Team Serious Open 0:17:15: […]