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Full show notes can be found on the website, www.tbepodcast.com As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

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Full show notes can be found over on our website: http://tbepodcast.com/2016/05/episode-82-exclusive/ As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

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. As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

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 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

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 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

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 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

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 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

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). As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! This week, Rob takes us back to the original Innistrad with a standard Grand Prix that highlighted the domination of a certain blue-white deck. Does that sound familiar to you? Back in't'day: http://magic.wizards.com/en/eventcoverage/gpslc12 Seeing as it's games week and Ravnica, we go through some Ravnica-themed Spectral Progressions before bringing back the game that's taking the airwaves by storm: Top Eighto or Potato. Now with theme music! As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you, and Neil's word of the day today is Tim. Trash to treasure: https://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/avacyns-judgment-pre-order-p227226 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! This week, Rob kicks us off with a rather suitable Ravnica-Guildpact Limited Grand Prix, hosted in the UK and won by a UK player. That leads us quite nicely into talking about the current flashback drafts on Magic Online, which are Ravnica block for another week and a half. Back in't'day: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gpcar06 We also take some time to talk about Shadows over Innistrad previews: What do we like? What don't we like? And what have the fishermen ever done to you? http://mythicspoiler.com/ As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you, and Neil's word of the day today is Mill. The two articles we mentioned, on conceding, can be found here and here: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/32592_You-Play-To-Win-The-Game.html http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/11th-in-houston-with-jeskai-black/ As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! This week, Rob kicks us off with yet another Extended tournament, this time won by Gerard Fabiano back in 2008 (and piloting none other than Gerard's Verdict). Back in't'Day: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gerard-fabiano-wins-grand-prix%E2%80%93philadelphia Now that Shadows over Innistrad previews are in full swing, we take the opportunity to see Oath of the Gatewatch off in style, open about a million packs (partly in the hope of sending something half decent to our Patreon subscribers). That leads nicely into the advent of the greatest game of all-time, the brand new Top Eighto or Potato, before we answer a listener question about his first Pro Tour. As usual, we have a Trash to Treasure for you, and Neil's word of the day today is Ponza. Trash to Treasure: http://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/thunderbreak-regent-p203348 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi There! It's been an exciting week for British Magic, what with three Grand-Prix top 8s across the globe. We're lucky enough to have Bologna champion Kayure Patel joining us in today's episode, whilst Neil is in American and losing his power pack (again). Rather appropriately, this week's Back in't'Day talks about two events; the first instance of same-format Grand Prixs running on the same weekend. http://magic.wizards.com/en/eventcoverage/gpver13 http://magic.wizards.com/en/eventcoverage/gprio13 Seeing as we have Kayure on the show, we spend a lot of time talking about Modern and his GP victory, but there's also an announcement from him that might change the way British Magic is perceived in years to come. As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast Unfortunately, we have to end this week on a sad note. Edward Hughes, a huge character in the British Magic scene who was loved and respected by all those who knew him, sadly and unexpectedly passed away last week. His family have set up a website with details on how you can take part in charitable fundraising in his memory, which you can find here: http://edward.hughes.muchloved.com/ The Blue Envelope team x

Hi There! In this week's Back in't'Day, Rob talks about when Raphael Levy won the second of two consecutive Grand Prixs with the exact same list. You'd have thought they'd see him coming by then. Once again, we take time to reminisce over the glory of the Extended format. Back in't'day: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/levy-does-it-again It's games week this week, which brings you a couple of rounds of Spectral Progression and a few decks that have been put through the Nameless Inversion machine. Oh, and we also have some exciting news from the RPTQ... Of course, we also have the usual Trash to Treasure, and Neil's Rigtionary covers draft (and where the word comes from). Trash to treasure: http://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/birds-of-paradise-p35088 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w Oh, and don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast The Blue Envelope team x