So Many Insane Plays

By Kevin Cron & Stephen MenendianLeisure Games

So Many Insane Plays episodes

July 22, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 27: M14
Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review M14 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: Imposing […]
1 hr 25 min
June 24, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 26: N.Y.S.E. Open 1
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
0:08:16: Grand Prix: Las Vegas
0:15:36: NYSE Open 1
0:38:29: Top 8
0:42:53: Mystery Guest Interview!
1:19:17: Magic 2014 Rules Changes
Show Notes
– N.Y.S.E. Open Results
– Eternal Weekend
– M14 Rules Changes: Matt Tabak’s article & Sam Stoddard’s article
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1 hr 34 min
May 29, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 25: Bazaar of Moxen 2013
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: The History of Vintage – Chapter 9
0:20:25: You Make the Card Finalists
0:37:50: Bazaar of Moxen
2:48:52: Listener Feedback
Total runtime: 3:11:05
Show Notes
– You Make the Card Finalists
– Bazaar of Moxen Annecy 2013 Coverage
– Bazaar of Moxen 2013 Annecy Videos
3 hr 12 min
April 29, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 24: Dragon’s Maze
In episode 24, Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Dragon’s Maze for Vintage. We also discuss the unrestriction of Regrowth, listener feedback regarding our restriction discussion from episode 23, as well as our Gatecrash predictions report card.

Timestamped Table of Contents:
0:01:30: Regrowth Unrestriction
0:09:15: Listener Feedback – Restricted List
0:37:57: Gatecrash Report Card
0:55:17: Dragon’s Maze Mechanics and Themes
1:01:39: Beck//Call
1:08:22: Blood Scrivener
1:19:46: Possibility Storm
1:28:33: Catch//Release
1:36:21: Far//Away
1:44:36: Notion Thief
1:52:04: Ral Zarek
1:59:30: Wear//Tear
2:02:26: Sin Collector
2:10:06: Voice of Resurgence
2:16:36: Skylasher
2:21:35: Uncovered Clues
2:26:10: Dragon’s Maze and its place among recent sets, for Vintage
Total runtime: 2:36:18
Show Notes and Appendix
Dragon’s Maze Visual Spoiler
Morphling.de results:
– Balustrade Spy/Undercity Informer appearances
– Blind Obedience appearances
– Dimir Charm appearances
– Nightveil Specter appearances
– Shattering Blow appearances
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2 hr 37 min
April 16, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 23: Possible Restrictions and Unrestrictions
Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss possible restrictions and unrestrictions in Vintage as well as the latest on You Make the Card.

0:03:50: You Make the Card
0:11:00: Thirst for Knowledge
0:26:10: Flash
0:34:59: Balance
0:44:22: Library of Alexandria
0:52:50: Demonic Consultation
0:58:20: Fastbond
1:03:00: Windfall
1:06:45: Channel
1:11:00: Gifts Ungiven
1:16:27: Yawgmoth’s Bargain
1:23:42: Regrowth
1:30:25: Ponder
1:39:34: Trinisphere
1:45:10: Possible Restrictions
Total Runtime: 1:56:13
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1 hr 57 min
March 17, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 22: You Make the Card 4
Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss You Make the Card 4 and its implications for Vintage.

Total Runtime: 1:17:26
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1 hr 18 min
February 11, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 21: Gatecrash in Vintage
Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Gatecrash for Vintage.

0:00:53: Announcements
0:14:00: Return to Ravnica Report Card
0:34:29: Gatecrash Mechanics
0:52:50: Biovisionary
0:57:21: Blind Obedience
1:00:11: Dimir Charm
1:03:28: Domri Rade
1:05:36: Foundry Street Denizen
1:08:14: Enter the Infinite
1:14:05: Hellkite Tyrant
1:21:11: Illness in the Ranks
1:24:31: Nightveil Specter
1:33:28: Realmwright
1:39:45: Shattering Blow
1:41:26: Thespian’s Stage
2:03:55: Whispering Madness
2:24:36: Balustrade Spy/Undercity Informer
Total Runtime: 2:56:40
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2 hr 57 min
January 06, 2013 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 20: 2012 Vintage Year in Review
Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian wrap up 2012 with a review of the entire year, and awards for the best new card, best deck, and best Vintage story of the year.

0:01:05: Force of Will promo on Magic Online
0:04:50: Episode 19 feedback: more on Magic Online Vintage
0:18:03: 2012 Review
0:47:53: The Moxies!
Total Runtime: 59:53
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1 hr
December 17, 2012 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 19: Vintage on Magic Online
Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian take a look back at the Schools of Magic, and a look forward at the future of Vintage on Magic Online.

0:04:00: Schools of Magic
0:34:52: Vintage Online
Total Runtime: 1:07:44
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1 hr 8 min
October 01, 2012 So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 18: Return to Ravnica Part II and Burning Wish
Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian conclude their discussion of Return to Ravnica, as well as the unrestriction of Burning Wish.

0:06:20: Burning Wish
0:28:00: Rest in Peace
0:39:34: Epic Experiment
0:47:06: Vandalblast
0:52:35: Deathrite Shaman
0:57:50: Abrupt Decay
1:01:19: Detention Sphere
1:03:00: Treasured Find
1:08:36: Nivmagus Elemental
1:19:27: Rakdos Charm
1:24:08: Slitherhead
Total Runtime: 1:33:10
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1 hr 34 min