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Full show notes can be found on the website, www.tbepodcast.com

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Find the full show notes and preview card over on our website, www.tbepodcast.com

Full show notes can be found over on our website:

http://tbepodcast.com/2016/05/episode-82-exclusive/

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Hi there!

In this week's Back in't'Day, Rob takes us back to the invitational in which Antoine Ruel created Ranger of Eos - did you know that was an Invitational card when you were fetching up two Figures of Destiny?

Back in't'Day: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/mi06

The three-part tournament report by Jeff "Ffej" Cunningham can be found here, here and here, and it's well-worth a read:

http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/misc/12070-Get-Big-or-Die-Trying-The-2006-Magic-Invitational-Part-1.html

http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/misc/12084-Get-Big-or-Die-Trying-The-2006-Magic-Invitational-Part-2.html

http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/misc/12104-Get-Big-or-Die-Trying-The-2006-Magic-Invitational-Part-3.html

We have another crack-a-pack this week, before delving deep into the world of Time Spiral draft – this month's MTGO flashback draft format.

On the topic of the Confront the Unknown challenge, we've had a few entries since we recorded in which the number of clues has gone infinite... so we're now looking for the most interesting infinite combo! If you want to have a go, here's the challenge:

It's Shadows over Innistrad limited (SOI cards only, 40 card deck, no limit on number of copies of each card).

You're on the play

What's the biggest confront the Unknown you can case on turn 6?

Bonus question (seeing as we've had a few infinite entries): what's the biggest confront you can by using only 1 copy of any given card, and without repeating the same action more than twice in a turn (i.e. without going infinite)

No Matt this week, so no Trash to Treasure, but Neil's word of the day is Lucky Charms.

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Hi there!

In this week's Back in't'Day, Rob takes us way back when to 2005, when Gladiel Szleifer took down the first skins Pro Tour in Philadelphia. Ever wondered what the system was before Pro Club levels were even a thing? Well, here's your answer.

Back in't'Day: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/szleifer-seizes-sunday

It's been a while since we did a crack-a-pack, so that kicks us off today, and we've also got a couple of the usual games: Common Bond and Top Eighto or Potato.

As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you, and Neil's word of the day is EDH (technically not a word, whatever).

Trash to Treasure: https://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/lambholt-pacifist-lambholt-butcher-p227606

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Hi there!

In this week's Back in't'Day, Rob takes us all the way back to 2015, for another SCG event, which highlights a rapid change in creature based decks' approach to standard: from going tall to going wide. The best part of this event was the fact that names in the top 8 allowed for some pretty cringe-worthy wordplay.

Back in't'day: http://www.starcitygames.com/events/250415_cleveland.html

Of course the main (and only) talking point this week is the big announcement on OP changes made last week, followed by a swift retraction two days later. If you're confused about why everyone was telling you to #paythepros, we have (most of) the answers.

Announcement: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptsoi/2016-and-2017-premier-play-updates-announced-at-ptsoi-2016-04-24

Retraction: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcement-concerning-changes-pro-club-2016-04-26

As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you, and Neil's word of the day (brought to you by fake neil) is the (gravy) train.

Trash to treasure: https://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/tragic-arrogance-p217172

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Hi there!

In this week's Back in't'Day, Rob takes us back to 2007, when Guillaume Wafo-Tapa won a PT with his trademark blue-back control. Excuse the Japanese - we couldn't find coverage in any other language.

Back in't'Day: http://magic.wizards.com/ja/articles/archive/event-coverage/wafo-tapa-tops-them-all-2007-04-11

Seeing as we've had some time to digest the new Shadows over Innistrad cards, today's episode focuses on strategy, in both Constructed and Limited. What do you think will be tearing up the PT this weekend?

As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you:

https://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/nahiri-the-harbinger-p226830

...and Neil's word of the day today is Goldfish. If you want to read the article he talks about during the Rigtionary, check it out here:

http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/playing-your-pet-rough-testing-magic-deck-2010-08-30

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Hi there!

In this week's Back in't'Day, Rob takes us back to the first Pro Tour to be held outside of the States: Pro Tour Paris, way back in April 1997. Ever heard that (in)famous Mike Long story? Well, this is where it happened.

Back in't'Day: http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/misc/5270_The_First_Combo_Deck_What_Was_Prosperous_Bloom.html

For the first time we crack some packs from Shadows over Innistrad, and the opens will go to this month's lucky Patreon winner: for March, it was Patreon user Walt.

As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you, and Neil's word of the day today is Stax. Thought it was to do with Smokestack? You might be in for a surprise...

Trash to Treasure: https://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/thraben-inspector-p226477

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Hi there!

This week, for the first time ever, Rob takes us Back in't'Day to a SCG invitational. You might find some of the cards look somewhat familiar...

http://www.starcitygames.com/events/060413_atlanta.html

The big news this week is that the Modern Banned and Restricted update might pave the way for a shiny new format, and we share our thoughts on the past, present and future of a divisive format.

http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/banned-and-restricted-announcement-2016-04-04

As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you, and Neil's word of the day today is prison (as in the decks, not the places where bad people go).

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