In this episode of In Contention, Reuben and Joey are joined by Yo! MTG Taps!'s own bigheadjoe to talk about M14 limited and the impact of M14 on Standard, just in time for the Team Sealed and Standard Opens this weekend at #SCGRICH! Also, Joey

In Contention #130 - The Ideal Standard

Jul 3rd, 2013 1h 31m

In this episode of In Contention, Reuben and Joey discuss Reuben's recent travels and the state of Standard following Grand Prix Miami. What defines the ideal Standard? Other topics include criticizing coverage criticisms, plus some discussion

In Contention #129 - Moxen For Mana Drains

Jun 19th, 2013 1h 36m

In this episode of In Contention, Kranny and Joey discuss the recent results of the SCG Open in St. Louis, Origins 2013, Modern Masters, M14 spoilers, and the recent run of the MTGO Beta. If you're currently on the new client, do you like it or

In Contention #128 - Scars & Stripes Forever

Jun 5th, 2013 1h 47m

In this episode of In Contention, Kranny, Joey, and Reuben discuss the recent results of the SCG Open in Baltimore, M14 spoilers, summer tournament and the impact of Modern Masters.WIN ULTRA PRO PRODUCTS! Be sure to leave a review of the show'

In Contention #127 - Magic Mullet

May 22nd, 2013 1h 6m

Kranny, Joey, and Reuben get together to discuss all the action from Pro Tour Dragon's Maze, their thoughts on coverage, SCG Nashville, and the M14 Sliver redesign!WIN ULTRA PRO PRODUCTS!Be sure to leave a review of the show's new RSS feed on

In Contention #126 - Fun Dip Theory

May 8th, 2013 1h 32m

Kranny, Joey, and Reuben are all three reunited for the first time in a long time and they have a lot to get off their chests, particularly about #MTGDGM for Limited, Standard, and Block!WIN ULTRA PRO PRODUCTS!Be sure to leave a review of the

In Contention #125 - The Ral World

Apr 24th, 2013 1h 12m

Joey and Reuben are joined by SCG's new Online Content Coordinator, Cedric Phillips, to talk #SCGSEA, #WMCQDC, and some of the cards they're excited about in #MTGDGM!WIN ULTRA PRO PRODUCTS!Be sure to leave a review of the show's new RSS feed

In Contention #124 - FFfreak Tactics

Apr 17th, 2013 1h 7m

With Joey Pasco still out of the office, Kranny and Reuben needed some adult supervision. Unfortunately, all they could get was #SCGMD winner and StarCityGames writer Brad Nelson! Brad joins the cast to discuss The Aristocrats: Act Two, the Sta

In Contention # 123 - Gerrymandering

Apr 11th, 2013 1h 10m

In this episode, Kranny and Reuben are joined by newly crowned two-time Invitational champion Gerry Thompson to discuss his #SCGINVI win, the Standard and Legacy metagame, Dragon’s Maze spoiler season, and more!In Contention now has an RSS fee

In Contention #122 - The Great Cube Debate

Apr 4th, 2013 1h 14m

In this week's episode, Kranny and Reuben are joined by Evan Erwin to battle it out in the age old cube debate of power VS no power. They review this year's April foolery and give some predictions for the Invitational based on results from the

In Contention #121 - Grilled Kibler

Apr 2nd, 2013 55m 56s

In this week's episode, Joey, Kranny, and Reuben are joined by Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Hall-of-Famer Brian Kibler to discuss the Ascension: Immortal tournament happening at this weekend's SCG Invitational in Atlanta! Brian gives us his op

In Contention #120 - The Name Of Theros

Mar 27th, 2013 1h 6m

In this week's episode, Joey and Reuben talk Theros and M14 speculation and previews, the Dragon’s Maze prerelease, You Make the Card’s next step, and the various events from this past weekend. Which color are you hoping for and why? Leave your

In Contention # 119 - Land Of Enchantment

Mar 20th, 2013 1h 9m

In this week's episode, Joey, Reuben, and Kranny discuss the results of the Opens in Washington DC, the Grand Prix in San Diego, Kickstarter, and You Make the Card #4.Which card type did you choose and why? We want to hear your thoughts!I

In Contention # 118 - Colonel Muster

Mar 13th, 2013 57m 56s

In this week's episode, Kranny and Reuben talk about results of the largest SCG Open ever,#SCGINDY, and also the results of the pair of Standard Grand Prix in Verona and Rio deJaneiro. They also discuss what they think the most important ann

In Contention #117 - Pillars of the Format

Mar 6th, 2013 1h 18m

In this week's episode, the boys dive headlong into Standard, discussing the results of #SCGVEGAS and #SCGKY, the popularity of Esper Control and U/W/R Flash, and the recent controversy of PillarGate on MTGO.Open Series Linkshttp://www.starc

In Contention #116 - Big Game

Feb 27th, 2013 56m 11s

This week, Reuben and Joey discuss the pair of Grand Prix from this past weekend, the ever-shifting Standard format, and the future of Grand Prix in response to the massive turn-out of #GPCharlotteOpen Series Linkshttp://www.starcitygames.c

In Contention #115 - Martell Aristocrats

Feb 26th, 2013 1h 5m

In this week's episode,the group discusses theexciting results of Pro Tour Gatecrash! They review thetop decks and the impact of Gatecrash on Standard as well as the newly announced fourthPro Tour and From the Vault set.Open Series Linkshttp:/

In Contention #114 - Orange Rush

Feb 26th, 2013 1h 8m

Joey and Reuben are joined by the Enthusiasm Enthusiast himself, Evan Erwin, to discuss the results of SCG Open Series: Edison and look ahead to Pro Tour Gatecrash and all the action happening at Grand Prix Charlotte!Open Series Linkshttp://ww

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