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Show notes: This week, BHJ goes over his experience at the SCG Invitational, and then catches up with some other attendees, including Mark Sun and SCG Invitational Winner and 2011 Player of the Year Alex Bertoncini! Be sure to listen all the way to the end for a very special interview between Richard Hagon and...

Joey and Bigheadjoe are joined by master card alterer Eric Klug to discuss the results of SCG St. Louis and what they’re expecting to see at the Invitational this weekend in Charlotte! Coverage of SCG St. Louis: http://www.starcitygames.com/events/20111204_stlouis.html Check out Eric’s work at http://KlugAlters.blogspot.com! Like Klug Alters on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Klug-Alters/196141440422512 See you at the Invitational!...

Joey and Bigheadjoe talk about the state of Standard post-Worlds, and then speculate on potential bannings in Modern. Will Wild Nacatl and Punishing Fire make it to the PTQ season? Joey’s photos from Worlds 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotolorea/sets/72157628202887125/ Ace’s Altered Art by Brian “Ace” Byrd http://www.AcesAlteredArt.com http://www.Facebook.com/AcesAlteredArt Featuring music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin Visit our website for...

Joey goes to San Francisco for the World Championships! Trick Jarrett (formerly of GatheringMagic.com) and Jesse “Smitty” Smith (of 60cards.com) join in for a chat about the top 8, and then Patrick Chapin recounts his experiences at the tournament, explains why Brainstorm is vital to the health of Legacy, and shares some thoughts on the...

The NFL meets MTG on this episode of Yo! MTG Taps! Joey and Bigheadjoe are joined by Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, an avid gamer who recently returned to Magic. The guys talk Standard, Commander, classic video games, and more! (Oh, and some football talk too, of course.) Follow Chris Kluwe on Twitter @ChrisWarcraft http://twitter.com/ChrisWarcraft...

Joey and Bigheadjoe discuss the shape of the Standard metagame in the weeks leading up to Worlds later this month, including some fringe decks that might break out soon. Coverage of Grand Prix Hiroshima http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gphir11/welcome Coverage of SCG Kansas City http://starcitygames.com/events/20111030_kansascity.html Featured Deck: Counter-Wolf (aka Mayor-Go) [Standard] (in Japanese – translate in Google) http://mtg-jp.com/reading/gekijo/002251/ Featured...

BJoey & Bigheadjoe reunite!  BHJ recounts his experience at the Richmond PTQ, and then the guys talk about how the Standard metagame is shaping up after States and GP Brisbane last weekend, sharing their thoughts on the top decks of the format. Coverage of GP Brisbane http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpbri11/welcome States/Champs Decklists http://sales.starcitygames.com//deckdatabase/deckshow.php?start_date=2011-10-16&end_date=2011-10-16 Joey’s Modern deck http://affinityforislands.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/modern-in-testing-flash-delirium/ Featuring...

Bigheadjoe is joined by returning guest Adam Styborski along with the fresh-faced Travis Hunt of the newly founded Brewport Avenue podcast to discuss the results of the most recent SCG Opens (Indy & Nashville) just in time for the 2011s! Standard, Legacy, Sealed, and Winchester Draft are all covered! Coverage of SCG Indy http://www.starcitygames.com/events/20111002_indianapolis.html Coverage...

Joey and Bigheadjoe talk about their experiences at the Innistrad prerelease, and how prereleases have changed for them over the years. BHJ shares some sage advice for how to approach Sealed Deck whether you’re at a prerelease or a PTQ. Check it out! Sam Stoddard’s seminal piece, Creating A Fearless Magical Inventory http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/misc/15107_Feature_Article_Creating_a_Fearless_Magical_Inventory.html Prerelease discussion...

Joey and Bigheadjoe welcome MTG financier Jonathan Medina back to the show to discuss the September 20th Banned & Restricted announcements, as well as some deck ideas for post-Innistrad Standard. September 20th Banned & Restricted Announcement http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/161a Erik Lauer’s Explanation of the B&R Changes http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/161b Complete Innistrad Card Image Gallery http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/innistrad/cig Read Jonathan Medina’s articles...

Joey brings you interviews from Magic Weekend Philly, featuring Patrick Chapin, Brian Kibler, and Aaron Forsythe! Hear their thoughts on Modern and the upcoming release of Innistrad. Afterwards, Ben Friedman discusses his deck choice, Pyromancer Ascension, which he took to a 31st-place finish. Joey and Bigheadjoe are joined by Frank Lepore to talk Standard, Modern, and Innistrad. What is the future of Modern? What are the standouts of Innistrad? What sitcom reminds BHJ of Joey? Listen in to find out! Official Innistrad preview gallery: http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/innistrad/cig Hear more Frank Lepore on Untapped! http://www.untappedcast.com/ Follow Frank on Twitter @FrankLepore http://twitter.com/franklepore Trade with BHJ on his MOTL trade thread! http://www.magictraders.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/239227.html Featuring music by Tha Gatherin' http://twitter.com/thagatherin Visit our website for news, updates, and past episodes! http://www.iwantmymtg.com Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Get a Yo! MTG Taps! t-shirt! http://iwantmymtg.com/t-shirts Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/yomtgtaps http://twitter.com/affinityforblue (Joey) http://twitter.com/OMGWTFBHJFTW (Bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/yomtgtaps Leave us a voicemail! 331-MTG-TAPS Thanks for listening! Your Host(s):  Joey Pasco and BigHeadedJoe Show’s Email:  j.americ.pasco@gmail.com

Joey brings you interviews from Magic Weekend Philly, featuring Patrick Chapin, Brian Kibler, and Aaron Forsythe! Hear their thoughts on Modern and the upcoming release of Innistrad. Afterwards, Ben Friedman discusses his deck choice, Pyromancer Ascension, which he took to a 31st-place finish. Coverage of Magic Weekend Philadelphia http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/ptphi11/welcome Joey's Photos from Magic Weekend Philadelphia http://iwantmymtg.wordpress.com/2011/09/07/photos-from-magic-weekend-philadelphia/ Aaron Forsythe FACTS http://iwantmymtg.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/aaron-forsythe-facts/ Featuring music by Tha Gatherin' http://twitter.com/thagatherin Visit our website for news, updates, and past episodes! http://www.iwantmymtg.com Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Get a Yo! MTG Taps! t-shirt! http://iwantmymtg.com/t-shirts Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/yomtgtaps http://twitter.com/affinityforblue (Joey) http://twitter.com/OMGWTFBHJFTW (Bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/yomtgtaps Leave us a voicemail! 331-MTG-TAPS Thanks for listening! Your Host(s):  Joey Pasco and BigHeadedJoe Show’s Email:  j.americ.pasco@gmail.com

Joey & BHJ delve into the spoils of the Innistrad party at PAX. Double-faced cards!?!? Oh, the HORROR!! Then they are joined by nacatl afficionado Pat Cox to discuss the wilds of the new Modern format as we head into Pro Tour Philadelphia this weekend! Coverage of Grand Prix Pittsburgh http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gppit11/welcome Innistrad Product Page http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/Products.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/products/innistrad Pat Cox's article archives on SCG: http://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/archive.php?Article=Pat+Cox Featuring music by Tha Gatherin' http://twitter.com/thagatherin Visit our website for news, updates, and past episodes! http://www.iwantmymtg.com Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Get a Yo! MTG Taps! t-shirt! http://iwantmymtg.com/t-shirts Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/yomtgtaps http://twitter.com/affinityforblue (Joey) http://twitter.com/OMGWTFBHJFTW (Bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/yomtgtaps Leave us a voicemail! 331-MTG-TAPS Thanks for listening! Your Host(s):  Joey Pasco and BigHeadedJoe Show’s Email:  j.americ.pasco@gmail.com

Bigheadjoe and SCG Boston Legacy co-champion Alex Bertoncini team up to discuss Standard, Legacy, and Modern, including some sage advice from Alex for improving your game. Coverage of SCG Boston http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/standard/22570_Live_Coverage_of_StarCityGamescom_Open_Series_Boston.html Check out EPIPHANY, an award-winning comedy short starring Bigheadjoe. (NSFW?) http://twitter.com/OMGWTFBHJFTW/status/104780448504348673 Featuring music by Tha Gatherin' http://twitter.com/thagatherin Visit our website for news, updates, and past episodes! http://www.iwantmymtg.com Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Get a Yo! MTG Taps! t-shirt! http://iwantmymtg.com/t-shirts Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/yomtgtaps http://twitter.com/affinityforblue (Joey) http://twitter.com/OMGWTFBHJFTW (Bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/yomtgtaps Free YMTGT Stickers & Wurmcoil Tokens! http://iwantmymtg.wordpress.com/free-tokens-stickers/ Leave us a voicemail! 331-MTG-TAPS Thanks for listening! Your Host(s):  Joey Pasco and BigHeadedJoe Show’s Email:  j.americ.pasco@gmail.com

Joey and Bigheadjoe cover the results of the weekend's tournaments, rant a bit about From The Vaults: Legends, and share their initial thoughts of the Modern format! Coverage of SCG Open Series Richmond http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/standard/22502_Live_Coverage_of_StarCityGamescom_Open_Series_Richmond.html TCGPlayer $75k Coverage http://magic.tcgplayer.com/TCGplayer_Championship_Series/75k/ FTV: Legends Card List http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/774 Pro Tour Philadelphia Format Changed to Modern http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/155a Modern Announcement and Banned List http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/ld/155 Everything You Need To Know About Modern by Gavin Verhey http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/modern/22548_Flow_Of_Ideas_Everything_You_Need_To_Know_About_Modern.html Buy Tha Gatherin' album http://www.starcitygames.com/pages/thagatherin/ Visit our website for news, updates, and past episodes! http://www.iwantmymtg.com Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/yomtgtaps http://twitter.com/affinityforblue (Joey) http://twitter.com/OMGWTFBHJFTW (Bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/yomtgtaps Free YMTGT Stickers & Wurmcoil Tokens! http://iwantmymtg.wordpress.com/free-tokens-stickers/ Get a Yo! MTG Taps! t-shirt! http://iwantmymtg.com/t-shirts Leave us a voicemail! 331-MTG-TAPS Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/yomtgtaps http://twitter.com/affinityforblue (Joey) http://twitter.com/OMGWTFBHJFTW (Bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/yomtgtaps Thanks for listening! Your Host(s):  Joey Pasco and BigHeadedJoe Show’s Email:  j.americ.pasco@gmail.com