In this episode, we break down the latest ban announcement, dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender, and share our guide to help you get ready for pre-release!

Flameo, hotman!

In this episode we talk about:
Modern Metagame

Standard attendance dropping

Avatar Spoilers

Commander Crash outs

RC Houston

In this episode we talk about the Pro-Tour Edge of Eternities, Spider-man and Pick 2 Draft and the modern meta-game

We’re diving into the Spider-Man MTG pre-release! 🕷️ From new mechanics like Web-Slinging and Mayhem to limited archetypes, we break down the cards and synergies that stood out. We also share highlights from a local RCQ (shoutout to the great store vibes, pizza, and prizes) and talk favorite superheroes. Tune in for set predictions, fun banter, and plenty of Spider-verse hype!https://linktr.ee/talesfromthetapIf you like our content, please hit that like and subscribe button!

This episode is a yap session! Feat:The State of StandardEveryone crashing outEpilogue setsNew sets and store owner talkHP and Prisoner of Boar's Hat

Stan was right — Temur Landfall is very real, and Izzet isn’t “dead”... it’s just out here deleting people online. But do I actually get the hype? Not really (hot take incoming).

We also talk:My Star Wars PQ experience — a non-MTG event in a Magic-filled life

Standard meta breakdown: Vivi Cauldron dominance, UB Midrange, Esper Self-Bounce, Izzet Prowess, UW Control, and the wildcards in the format

The no ban announcement until November — is it a good call?

Avatar spoiler reactions from both a player and store perspective

Store drama: Grogs & Griffonest stepping away from RCQs

Whether you’re here for the meta talk, the hot takes, or just some casual banter, you’ll find it here.

🎉 Edge of Eternities is almost here! Frank and I dive into Magic: The Gathering’s newest set dropping this weekend, sharing what cards we’re already excited about and what we expect to see shaping Standard and Limited. We break down the new mechanics (quickly and clearly) so you’re ready for your prerelease, and highlight cards we think will be absolute bombs in your sealed pools.Whether you’re prepping for your local prerelease, brewing for Standard, or just love new set season, this episode will get you hyped and ready for Edge of Eternities!Let us know in the comments: What card are you most excited to open at prerelease?🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.🕹️ Follow us on Twitter: @TalesfromTap🗣️ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nhzsyqYBcK#mtg #edgeofeternity #magicthegatheringcards #cardgame #podcast #mtgpodcast #prerelease #standard #mtgfam #mtgcommander

In this episode, we’re joined by YouTube creator and goblin aficionado Goblin Ringleader for a deep dive into the history of lands in Magic: The Gathering — from the OG Duals and Painlands to MDFCs, Triomes, and beyond. We also speculate on what Edge of Eternities (EoE) might bring to Constructed formats and how it could shake up the mana base landscape.

We cover iconic land cycles, talk mana base design, and share listener favorites — from Shock Lands and Scry Lands to some spicier picks. Plus: Frankie’s EoE hype list, Jack’s meta notes, and a deck quiz that’ll test your land IQ.

Wizards of the Coast banned 7 cards in Standard before rotation and the release of Edge of Eternities, shaking up the format in a huge way. In this episode, Frank and I break down each banned card, the reasoning Wizards gave, and where we agree (or disagree) with these changes. We also discuss how this impacts the Standard meta going forward and what decks may rise in the post-ban landscape.

Let us know in the comments: Do you agree with these bans, or did Wizards miss the mark?

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Things got a little out of hand this week as we welcomed our longtime teammate and friend Jared to the podcast!

With three voices on the stack, we dove deep into:

🏆 RCQ stories from Boar’s Hat Gaming — including Frank’s big WIN and both Frank & Jared qualifying for the Regional Championship in Vegas!

💥 Hot takes and predictions for the June 30th Banned & Restricted update across formats

🧙 Legacy event planning, proxy policy debates, and how to grow a struggling format

🎮 The Final Fantasy set — surprisingly competitive cards, character lore, and Jared dropping FF knowledge bombs

This is our longest (and rowdiest) episode yet — but it’s also packed with insight, laughs, and Magic stories from across the table.🧠 Like, comment, and subscribe to support Tales from the Tap!🎲 Hosted by Stanton (@boars_hat) and Frank (@TalesfromTap)

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