The Blue Envelope Podcast

Hi There! We're off on our summer holidays at the moment, so to keep you entertained we've pre-recorded 4 special episodes in which we each talk about our own Magic Origins, and recount how we became the planeswalkers we are today. In this episode, it's Matt who tells his story. As always, find us on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! This week, Rob takes us back in't'day to 2009, to a year we all remember Vividly (Matteo especially). Have you ever tried casting Cloudthresher off only red, blue and black lands? Turns out it's not just possible, it's format-dominating. There was a big announcement to the Magic Online entry and payment structure for constructed events this week, which gives us a decent amount to talk about. Of course we also have the usual Trash to Treasure too, to give you an idea of what to spend that extra £1 on. As always, thanks for listening, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse for the best deals on singles, sealed product and accessories. And remember, you only have a week left to make the most of our exclusive deal (listen to the podcast for more info!). Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! This week, Rob takes us back in't'day exactly 10 years, to a time when foxes and ridiculously elaborate Japanese names were doing the rounds in the Magic world. Do you think they'll ever revisit Kamigawa in a future expansion? After a little Magic Origins chat, we play a few games, including a Common Bond with Rob and Matt, and a new game that Matteo based on a cool link he found. There's a stats nerd in everyone, as they say. We also have a Trash to Treasure, of course, and this week it's one from the new set. As always, thanks for listening, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse for the best deals on singles, sealed product and accessories. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! This week, Rob takes us back in't'day to 2005, when Geoffrey Siron's victory in London was overshadowed by some other (rather less pleasant) events in London. We've taken another look at the Magic Origins spoiler and give our initial thoughts on the limited format, and the Prereleases in general. Not so many games this week, but we do have the usual Trash to Treasure, for those looking to build their collection on the cheap. As always, thanks for listening, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse for the best deals on singles, sealed product and accessories. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

(Editor's note: this podcast may contain some unsavoury language, and we apologise if this is the case - we normally try our best to avoid this but every now and again something slips through editing.) Hi there! This week, Rob takes us back in't'day to 2012, when Gaudenis won what proved to be a seminal GP in the formation of an eternal format. There have been some pretty big announcements this week in Magic, which gives us plenty to talk about. What are your thoughts on the new tournament rules? We also have a little chat about cards that are getting us excited from the upcoming Magic Origins set. Not so many games this week, but we do have the usual Trash to Treasure, for those looking to build their collection on the cheap. We've also got another Common Bond with Rob. As always, thanks for listening, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse for the best deals on singles, sealed product and accessories. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

This week, Rob takes us back in't'day to 2004, when one of the podcast hosts posted a good result with a somewhat suspect card. 3/3s for 7 mana anyone? This week's fish of the day is a discussion on the two formats included in the next few tournaments we're playing — Sealed Deck and Legacy. Matteo and Neil have a good ol' limited chinwag before Matt and Rob talk about the testing they've been doing for Grand Prix Lille. Not so many games this week, but we do have the usual Trash to Treasure, for those looking to build their collection on the cheap. As always, thanks for listening, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse for the best deals on singles, sealed product and accessories. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! This week, Rob takes us back in't'day to 2006 (is that really 9 years ago?!), when the Japanese powerhouse Kajiharu80 took down Pro Tour Charleston. Aside from being an awesome format, it was also the first 'Tour in which a female player made money, which is pretty cool. The soup of the day for this episode is signals — Matteo wrote an article on the topic this week, and wanted to go over the matter in a little more depth, discussing it at length with Neil while Matt and Rob whispered sweet nothings to each other in the background. Of course, we have a few of the usual games, including the speculators' Trash to Treasure (see the card here), as well as the return of an old favourite. As always, thanks for listening, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse for the best deals on singles, sealed product and accessories. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! In today's episode we don't have a whole lot to say, so we spend the time revisiting last week's discussion points and take into account your feedback and views. We love hearing from you, so please do write in or comment below if you have anything at all to say. Heck, why not just tell us what you're having for lunch? As usual we have a couple of the usual games, including the new Common Bond with Rob, this week related to his Back in't'Day. It's like we planned it all along! Please check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse, especially if it's to buy this week's Trash to Treasure, and hit us up on Facebook and Twitter. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! Boy what a week it's been with Modern Masters Grand Prixs happening all over the globe, and the set being released online. One Grand Prix in particular generated a lot of buzz when Pascal Maybe made a somewhat controversial pick in the top 8 draft. In case you missed it, the whole thing's turned out a little bit mental. We also talk about the issue of people dropping during deck registration of the Grand Prix, and what we thing WOTC could do to prevent it. What's your take on the matter? Of course, we have a couple of the usual games and features, including the now-weekly Trash to Treasure. It's a little bit for lols this week, but still a surprisingly good deal. Thanks for listening, and make sure you check us out on Facebook or Twitter. Love, The Blue Envelope Podcast x

Hi there! Another week, another episode, and this time we're reflecting on the 2nd season of PPTQs. We talk about what we liked, what we didn't like, and what we'd like to change. Rob has a new game for us, called Common Bond, which proves to be a real hit (then again, everything seems good when you're comparing it to Pack Rat). Why not play along and see if you can get any? As always, make sure you check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse, especially if you're on the lookout for any Trash to Treasure. And, if you're not already, why not follow us on Facebook and Twitter? Thanks for listening, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! We're a man down this week, which means no trash to treasure, but the rest of the fun and games are still present, including a particularly exciting Modern Masters crackapack (or two). We also answer a listener question on how we feel about metagaming for a particular tournament versus just playing the best deck, which is something Matt has actually written about. As always, do check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse, and make sure you're following us on Facebook and Twitter. Love, the Blue Envelope Team

Hi There! We try and talk about Modern this week, but Matt would rather crack ancient packs and compare the power level to newer sets. There's something to be learned there... probably? We do manage to get a little Modern chat in, before turning our attention to this week's Trash to Treasure. There might be a clue in that segué. As always, thanks for listening and make sure you check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse. You might also want to follow us on Twitter, or like us on Facebook. Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi There! This week we take a user suggestion to talk about mind games, going into what they are, how useful we consider them and when it's best to avoid them. Have you ever fallen for the pen trick? Of course, we have a few of the usual games, and all the fun and frollicks you've come to expect. Make sure you check out our Facebook and Twitter pages, and head over to our sponsors Magic Madhouse to see what's on offer. Maybe you're interested in this week's Trash to Treasure? Love, The Blue Envelope team x

Hi there! The inaugural RPTQ has been and gone, and nearly 2000 people around the world battled it out for a spot on the pro tour and a shot at eternal fame and glory. We discuss our thoughts on the day and how we think the system could be improved for players regardless of their location or nationality. We only manage to squeeze in one game today, but it's a pretty good Trash to Treasure if we do say so ourselves. It's probably worth stocking up on them with the way standard looks to be shaping... While you're there, why not check out all the other lovely stuff our sponsors Magic Madhouse have to offer. Thanks for listening, and as always find us on Facebook or Twitter. Love, The Blue Envelope Team x

Hi There! This week we're talking about something a little different to the usual strategy. We've been asked to talk about all the various points systems and how they work, because quite frankly it's confusing. We take the opportunity to go a little deeper into what we think should change and why. Of course, we have a couple of the usual games, one of which leads quite nicely (no spoilers) into a quick chat about standard ahead of the RPTQ. Speaking of which, please send us a couple of details about yourself if you are playing in the RPTQ, just so that we can make coverage of the event extra special. As always, make sure you check out our sponsors Magic Madhouse. Love, The Blue Envelope Podcast