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In Contention #118 – Colonel Muster

Chewie — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:24:17 +0000

In this week’s episode, Kranny and Reuben talk about results of the largest SCG Open ever,#SCGINDY, and also the results of the pair of Standard Grand Prix in Verona and Rio de Janeiro. They also discuss what they think the most important announcement concerning MTGO will be.

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Reference Links

Information for SCG Open Series: Washington, DC

http://www.starcitygames.com/events/130317_washingtondc_fact_sheet.html

Information for SCG Classic Series: Birmingham, AL

http://www.starcitygames.com/events/130316_birmingham_fact_sheet.html

Coverage of SCG Open Series: Indianapolis

http://www.starcitygames.com/events/130310_indianapolis.html

SCG Classic Series: Columbia Top 16

http://sales.starcitygames.com//deckdatabase/deckshow.php?&t[C1]=1&start_date=2013-03-10&end_date=2013-03-10&city=columbia

Coverage of GP Verona

http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpver13/welcome

Coverage of GP Rio

http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gprio13/

welcome

Magic Online Program Update: 2012 MOCS Champs, GP Trials, Promo Codes, and More by Chris Kiritz

http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/237c

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In Contention #117 – Pillars of the Format

Chewie — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:05:59 +0000

In this week’s episode, the boys dive headlong into Standard, discussing the results of #SCGVEGAS and #SCGKY, the popularity of Esper Control and U/W/R Flash, and the recent controversy of PillarGate on MTGO.

Open Series Links

http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop

http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links

Coverage of SCG Las Vegas:

http://www.starcitygames.com/events/130303_lasvegas.html

SCG Classic Louisville Top 16

http://sales.starcitygames.com/deckdatabase/deckshow.php?event_ID=36&start_date=2013-03-03&end_date=2013-03-03&state=KY&city=Louisville&order_1=finish&limit=8&action=Show+Decks

Coverage of GP Yokohama

http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpyok13/welcome

I Still Have a Deck to Build: Itaru Ishida

http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpyok13/welcome#0

Worth Wollpert’s Twitter discussing Pillar of Flame bug on MTGO

https://twitter.com/mtgworth/status/308060381128052738

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In Contention #116 – Big Game

Chewie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:42:28 +0000

This week, Reuben and Joey discuss the pair of Grand Prix from this past weekend, the ever-shifting Standard format, and the future of Grand Prix in response to the massive turn-out of #GPCharlotte

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Open Series Links

http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop

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Reference Links

Coverage of Grand Prix Charlotte

Coverage of Grand Prix Quebec City

Win a Trip to GP Miami 10k Top 16 Decklists

Joey’s Photos from Grand Prix Charlotte

The Gathering: Reuniting Pioneering Artists of Magic Kickstarter

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In Contention #114 – Orange Rush

Chewie — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:42:36 +0000

Joey and Reuben are joined by the Enthusiasm Enthusiast™ himself, Evan Erwin, to discuss the results of SCG Edison and look ahead to Pro Tour Gatecrash and all the action happening at Grand Prix Charlotte!

Open Series Links

http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop

http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of SCG Edison

Unexpected Results at SCG Classic – Memphis

Grand Prix Charlotte Event Info
The Gathering 20th Anniversary Art Book

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In Contention #113 – A New Standard

Chewie — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:40:40 +0000

In this week’s episode, Reuben and Kranny go solo to discuss the newly minted Standard format. They talk about their favorite decks from the weekend and the trigger rules updates.

Open Series Links

http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop

http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links

Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Atlanta (#SCNJ)

Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Atlanta

Toby Elliot Blog

Trigger Update Announcement

Trigger me This – Riki Hayashi

Unveiling “Oops, All Spells!”

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In Contention #112 – Crashing Out the Gate

Chewie — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:59:19 +0000

In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the latest Banned and Restricted announcement and the possibilities of Gatecrash cards in new Standard.

Open Series Links

http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop

http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links

Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Atlanta (#SCGATL)

January 28, 2013 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement

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In Contention #111 – Can’t Standard It

Chewie — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:24:44 +0000

In this week’s episode, the group reviews results from the latest Grand Prix and Open events and discusses the current Modern landscape and the impact of Gatecrash on Standard.

Open Series Links

http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop

http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links

Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Atlanta (#SCGATL)

Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Dallas

Coverage of GP Bilbao

Coverage of GP Sydney
Kranny’s Mainstreaming Modern

MTGSalvation Spoiler

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In Contention #110 – A Charming Discussion

Chewie — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:38:11 +0000

In this episode, Joey, Reuben, and Kranny discuss their official preview card Gruul Charm! The group discusses the various applications of the Gatecrash charms and the effect they’ll have on Standard.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Dallas (#SCGDAL)
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: San Diego
Coverage of GP Atlantic City
Coverage of GP Singapore
MTGSalvation Spoiler

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In Contention #109 – Revelations from the Frontline

Chewie — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:36:27 +0000

In this episode, Joey, Reuben, and Kranny discuss the recent results of the StarCityGames.com Open in Columbus, the Grand Prix in Denver, and dig into the newly spoiled and underrated Gatecrash cards!

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: San Diego (#scgsd)
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Columbus
Coverage of GP Denver
Daily MTG
MTGSalvation Spoiler
Liz Nugent
Kristen Plescow

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In Contention #108 – Mechanical Men

Chewie — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:02:06 +0000

In this episode, Joey, Reuben, and Kranny discuss the MTGO cube, Vintage, Magic New Years Resolutions, and the newly spoiled Gatecrash cards!

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Columbus (#SCGCOL)
Daily MTG
MTGSalvation

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In Contention #107 – Beginner’s / Returning Player’s Guide to M:tG

Chewie — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:32:19 +0000

In this episode, Joey, Reuben, and Kranny exchange their Christmas gifts including some amazing stickers from Joey (be sure to find us at events and ask for them). This special beginner-centric episode the group focuses on covering everything you or a friend might need to know about getting into or back into the game.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Columbus (#SCGCOL)
StarCityGames.com
Daily MTG
Magic Online
Duels of the Planeswalkers
Constructed Banned and Restricted Lists
Magic: the Gathering Rules
Twitch TV
Magic Reddit
MTGCommander.net
CubeDrafting.com
MTGSalvation

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In Contention #106 – Legacy’s Allure

Chewie — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:50:48 +0000

In this episode, Joey and Kranny get together at the crack of dawn to discuss #SCGINVI, Legacy’s supposed “fiscal cliff,” and the whopping nine finishes that Aluren has put up over the past four years. (No charge for the sarcasm!)

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Invitational: Los Angeles
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Columbus (#SCGCOL)
Chas Andres’s fictional MTG apocalypse article, World War M

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In Contention #105 – Poxcasting

Chewie — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:07:51 +0000

Missing a third of the hosting crew, Joey and Reuben go over the results of #SCGVegas and #GPNagoya in preparation for the #SCGINVI this weekend! Also, a quick rundown of the top Modern decks from #GPToronto gives those of us that love planeswalkers a potential opening to Oust the creature decks from the format’s top tables.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Las Vegas
Information for StarCityGames.com Invitational: Los Angeles (#SCGINVI)
StarCityGames Super IQ at Comic Town – Columbus, Ohio – December 15
GP Nagoya Coverage
GP Toronto Coverage
Melissa DeTora’s article on the new trigger rules

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In Contention #104 – Trigger Unhappy

Chewie — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:10:43 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben and Kranny review the results of Standard tournaments from this past weekend and review a few dozen cards they expect to see make a splash in the coming weeks. The group also discusses the trigger rules that have been receiving a bit of chatter. Do you think the new trigger rules are fair or good for the game? We want to hear from you!

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Baltimore
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Las Vegas (#SCGVEGAS)
TCGP Championship Decklists
StarCityGames Super IQ at Comic Town – Columbus, Ohio – December 15

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In Contention #103 – Reservations for 572

Chewie — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:47:29 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben and Kranny discuss the recent decision by WotC to digitize the Power Nine for inclusion in the next installment of the MTGO Cube. This leads to an in depth look at the Reserved list, and what it means for the future of paper Eternal Magic. Is the Reserved List good for Magic? We want to hear your thoughts!

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
I Hate the Reserved List – Chas Andres
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Seattle
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Baltimore (#SCGBALT)

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In Contention #102 – Charlessomething

Chewie — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:53:48 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben and Kranny review Standard decklists from the dueling Grand Prix events this weekend, as well as SCG Seattle. They also discuss the newly announced FNM format and promotional cards.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Seattle
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Baltimore (#SCGBALT)

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In Contention #101 – Snaps McGee Spews Vitriol

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:03:44 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben and Kranny review Standard decklists from St. Louiis, Modern decklists from GP Chicago, and dive deep into what it takes to make a format one worth playing. Reuben proclaims his excitement for Dragon’s Maze jokes. Show Giveaways Winners – please send your contact information to incontentionmagic@gmail.com with your full name and address. Open Series Links http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop http://www.scglive.com Reference Links Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: St. Dallas Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Dallas (#SCGSEA)

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In Contention #100 Part 2 – My Two Centennials

Chewie — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:42:58 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben and Kranny conclude their two-part episode with special guest, Sam Stoddard! They talk to Sam about what’s it’s been like working for the Mothership and reflect back on 100 episodes of In Contention. Huge thanks goes out to MTGCast, StarCityGames.com, and all listeners of In Contention for helping us get to episode 100!

Show Giveaways Winners – please send your contact information to incontentionmagic@gmail.com with your full name and address.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: St. Louis
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Dallas (#SCGDFW)
Inkwell Looter’s Blog

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In Contention #100 Part 1 – My Two Centennials

Chewie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:22:25 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben and Kranny begin their two part celebration of their centennial episode by discussing Standard, Modern, the Open in New Orleans, and are pleased to announce a number of giveaways including cards from Kranny’s personal stash, a Magic messenger bag, custom tokens, and StarCityGames.com Premium! Winners will be announced on part two!

Token image so you can see what you’re getting: http://www.flickr.com/photos/affinityforislands/8139834013/in/set-72157631891264677/

Show Giveaways (all winners will received custom In Contention tokens!) – Please have all submissions completed by Sunday, 11/4/2012, 12:00 PM EST
Random @InContention Twitter follower – 6 months StarCityGames.com Premium
iTunes Review – 6 months StarCityGames.com Premium
Segment and Show Topic Suggestions (leave in SCG article comments) – Kranny’s Grab Bag
Halloween Photo (tweet them at @InContention or post on our Facebook page) – Three Intro Packs
Favorite Show Moment – John Avon artist proofs and messenger bag

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: New Orleans
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: St. Louis (#SCGSTL)
Coverage of Pro Tour: Return to Ravnica

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In Contention #99 – Eggs In a Basket

Chewie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:15:16 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben and Kranny discuss the results of Pro Tour: Return to Ravnica, the new Grand Prix schedule, Modern Masters, and the results of the StarCityGames.com Open in Indianapolis.

Be sure to tune in next week for episode 100!

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Indianapolis
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: New Orleans (#SCGNOLA)
Coverage of Pro Tour: Return to Ravnica

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In Contention #98 – Of Tusks and Carrots

Chewie — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:58:07 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Joey and Kranny discuss their Fantasy Pro Tour roster for the upcoming Modern Pro Tour, Results from the Open in Providence, and what all the fuss is about with Thragtusk.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Providence
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Indianapolis (#SCGINDY)
Fantasy Pro Tour Roster

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In Contention #97 – Rakdos Equis

Chewie — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:10:36 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben and Kranny take on the topic of new Standard after the exciting results from the SCG Open in Cincinnati.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Cincinnati (#SCGCIN)

Reference Links
Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Cincinnati
Information for StarCityGames.com Open Series: Providence (#SCGPROV)

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In Contention #96 – The Other Kranny

Chewie — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:30:45 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben and Joey are joined by Cedric Phillips to discuss the Return to Ravnica prerelease, Cedric’s Modern testing for the Pro Tour, and the future of MTG coverage, as well as look ahead to the expected Standard metagame for SCG Cincinnati this weekend.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Cincinnati (#SCGCIN)

Reference Links
Cedric Phillips – Improving Magic: The Gathering Coverage
Brad Nelson – My Take On Improving Magic Coverage
Chingsung Chang – What’s In A Game?
The Stream Team – twitch.tv/ceddyp
GameState – twitch.tv/GameStateMTG (Mondays 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific)

@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #95 – Episode Ninety-Five

Chewie — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:02:56 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny and Joey discuss the recent Invitational results, best picks out of Return to Ravnica for Legacy and Standard, as well as a brief discussion on the dying art of deck nicknames.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Invitational (#SCGCIN)
Coverage of SCG Invitational: Atlanta

Reference Links
Return to Ravnica Spoilers
Daily MTG Event Coverage

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #94 – Who Blocks?

Chewie — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:44:02 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny and Joey discuss the newly spoiled Return to Ravnica cards and the impact of spoiling cards before they’re officially previewed.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Invitational (#SCGINVI)
Coverage of SCG Open Series: Los Angeles

Reference Links
Return to Ravnica Spoilers
Daily MTG Event Coverage

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #93 – Counter Balanced

Chewie — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:05:15 +0000

In the latest episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Joey, and Kranny discuss the results of the Portland Standard open as well as Return to Ravnica spoilers and the effect of the full cycle of uncounterable multicolor cards.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Open Series: Portland (#SCGLA)
Coverage of SCG Open Series: Portland

Reference Links
Return to Ravnica Spoilers

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #92 – Slitherhead

Chewie — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:56:53 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Kranny and Joey reveal In Contention’s exclusive Return to Ravnica Preview card! They also discuss the recent Magic party at PAX, more Return to Ravnica Spoilers, and the recent results of the Players Championship and SCG Minneapolis.

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Open Series: Portland (#SCGPORT)
Coverage of SCG Open Series: Minneapolis

Reference Links
2012 Magic: the Gathering Players Championship
Return to Ravnica Spoilers
Magic at PAX Prime

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #91 – If Found, Please Return to Ravnica

Chewie — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:13:08 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey discuss the results of the Denver Open, Return to Ravnica Spoilers, and the upcoming Players Championship.
Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Open Series: Minneapolis (#SCGMINN)
Coverage of SCG Open Series: Denver
Reference Links
Information on the 2012 Magic: the Gathering Players Championship
Coverage of the 2012 World Magic Cup
Return to Ravnica Spoilers
Ral Zarek Information
Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #90 – No Country for Cup Win

Chewie — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:04:39 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey discuss all things Gen Con including FNM, Vintage, and Legacy Championships, as well as the results and future of the World Magic Cup,

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Open Series: Denver (#SCGDEN)

Reference Links
Gen Con 2012 Official Coverage
Joy of Cubing Podcast

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #89 – Guidance Counselor to the Firemind

Chewie — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:48:26 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey discuss results from the recent SCG Open Series in Kansas City, TCG Player results from Columbus, several rumored Return to Ravnica cards from a Japanese blog, and Gen Con!

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Coverage of SCG Open Series: Kansas City
Information on SCG Open Series: Denver (#SCGDEN)

Reference Links
Speculation – Return to Ravnica Spoilers
Gen Con Website
TCG Player Winning Decks

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #88 – Hero of Bladovich

Chewie — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 23:57:31 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Joey, and Kranny discuss SCG Open: Washington, DC and Standard with special guest, Brian Braun-Duin!

Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Coverage of SCG Open Series: Washington, DC
Information on SCG Open Series: Kansas City, MO (#SCGKC)

Reference Links
The Most Powerful Deck in Standard – Brian Braun-Duin
SCG IQ – Portugal

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco
@braunduinit – Brian Braun-Duin

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Your Host(s): Reuben, Kranny, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #87 – Supreme Verde

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:23:38 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey discuss the results of the latest SCG Open, the Magic Hall of Fame, and the MTGO Community Cup.

http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series http://www.scglive.com

Coverage of SCG Open Series: Buffalo

Information on SCG Open Series: Washington, DC (#SCGDC) Reference Links Magic Hall of Fame Stats Magic Hall of Fame Results Speculation: Rootborn Defenses Follow us on Twitter! @incontention – Show @kstube – Matt Kranstuber @MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler @affinityforblue – Joey Pasco Intro music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin

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In Contention #86 – Waving the Bruce Banner

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:10:26 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey discuss the results of GP Columbus, the future of the Modern format, and The SCG Open at Las Vegas results.

Open Series Links http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series http://www.scglive.com StarCityGames.com Open Series Las Vegas Coverage Information on SCG Open Series: Buffalo (#SCGNY) Reference Links GP Columbus Coverage (#GPCOL)

Follow us on Twitter! @incontention – Show @kstube – Matt Kranstuber @MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler @affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin

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In Contention #85 – Modernham Djinn

Chewie — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:05:41 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey talk about SCG St. Louis, GP Columbus, Return to Ravnica, and FTV: Realms. The group gives their picks for the best cards and decks for this weekend’s Modern GP.

Open Series Links

http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series

http://www.scglive.com
Coverage for SCG Open Series: St. Louis

Information on SCG Open Series: Las Vegas (#SCGVEGAS)

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@moxreuby- Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Your Host(s): Kranny, Reuben, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/

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In Contention #84 – Hanukkah in July

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:36:33 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey talk about M13 Spoilers and their impact on various constructed formats, Prerelease experiences, and Kranny introduces the Battle of Wits list he’ll be grinding once M13 is legal.

Kranny’s Standard Battle of Wits Information on SCG Open Series: St. Louis (#SCGSTL) Information on GP Columbus (#GPCOL) Open Series links: http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series http://www.scglive.com @SCGLive

Follow us on Twitter! @incontention – Show @kstube – Matt Kranstuber @MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler @affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin

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In Contention #83 – Squall Offline

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:02:15 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey talk about SCG Open Series: Seattle, GP Atlanta, and the current and future landscape of the Modern format as we gear up for GP Columbus!

Coverage of SCG Invitational and Open Series: Seattle – http://starcitygames.com/events/120701_seattle.html

Standard Open – Top 16 Decklists – http://starcitygames.com/events/coverage/940_top_16_standard_decklists.html Legacy Open – Top 16 Decklists - http://starcitygames.com/events/coverage/951_top_16_legacy_decklists.html

Coverage of GP Atlanta – http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpatl12/welcome#9 Information on SCG Open Series: St. Louis (#SCGSTL) – http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120715_stlouis_fact_sheet.html Information on GP Columbus (#GPCOL) – http://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Events.aspx?x=mtg/event/grandprix/columbus12 Open Series links: http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series http://www.scglive.com @SCGLive

Follow us on Twitter! @incontention – Show @kstube – Matt Kranstuber @MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler @affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin Information on SCG Open Series: Seattle (#SCGSEA) http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120701_seattle_fact_sheet.html Open Series links: http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series http://www.scglive.com @SCGLive Yo! MTG Taps! – Episode 50 w/Patrick Chapin and Gerry Thompson

Follow us on Twitter! @incontention – Show @kstube – Matt Kranstuber @MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler @affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Kranny – @kstube Reuben -@moxreuby

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In Contention #82 – Mystery Date

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:11:20 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey talk about SCG Open Series: Detroit, GP Yokohama, GP Vancouver, IPA Draft, the unbanning of Land Tax, and more!

Coverage of SCG Invitational and Open Series: Detroit http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120624_detroit.html Standard Open – Top 16 Decklists Legacy Open – Top 16 Decklists Coverage of GP Yokohama Coverage of GP Vancouver Information on SCG Open Series: Seattle (#SCGSEA) http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120701_seattle_fact_sheet.html Open Series links: http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series http://www.scglive.com @SCGLive Yo! MTG Taps! – Episode 50 w/Patrick Chapin and Gerry Thompson

Follow us on Twitter! @incontention – Show @kstube – Matt Kranstuber @MoxReuby – Reuben Bresler @affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’ http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Kranny – @kstube Reuben -@moxreuby

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In Contention #81 – Don’t Make It Snappy

Chewie — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:56:18 +0000

In the latest episode of In Contention, Joey, Kranny, and Reuben discuss the SCG Open Series featuring the Invitational in Indianapolis results, ban predictions, and M13 spoilers.

Coverage of SCG Invitational and Open Series: Indianapolis
http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120617_indianapolis.html

Invitational – Standard Decklists
Invitational – Legacy Decklists
Standard Open Decklists
Legacy Open Decklists

Information on SCG Open Series: Detroit
http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120624_detroit_fact_sheet.html

Open Series links:
http://www .starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
@SCGLi ve

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatheri n

Follow us on Twitter!
@incont ention – Show
@kstube - Matt Kranstuber
@mox reuby - Reuben Bresler
@af finityfo rblue – Joey Pasco

Your Host(s): Kranny, Reuben, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic .com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitte r.com/#!/InCont ention

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In Contention #80 – The Planeswalker Liability

Chewie — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:59:05 +0000

Welcome to In Contention, the official Podcast of the StarCityGames.com Open Series! In this episode, Reubs, Joey, and Kranny review the latest results from SCG Open Series: Worcester and their predictions for the upcoming Invitational.

Coverage of SCG Open Series: Worcester
http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120610_worcester.html

Information on SCG Open Series: Indianapolis featuring the Invitational (#SCGINVI)
http://www.starcitygames.com/events/120617_indianapolis_fact_sheet.html

Open Series links:
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
@SCGLive

Intro music by Tha Gatherin’
http://twitter.com/thagatherin

Follow us on Twitter!
@incontention – Show
@kstube – Matt Kranstuber
@moxreuby – Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue – Joey Pasco

Your Host(s): Kranny, Reuben, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/InContention

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In Contention #79 – The Miser’s Felony

Chewie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:09:42 +0000

In this episode Reubs, Kranny, and Joey discuss SCG Columbus, Origins, and the Standard and Legacy metagame for the upcoming SCG Invitational in Indy. We also have a very important announcement regarding the future of the show. Thanks for listening!

Your Host(s): Kranny, Reuben, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/InContention

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In Contention #78 – Ew, Delver

Chewie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:04:50 +0000

In the latest episode of In Contention, Reubs, Joey, and Kranny discuss the deck everyone loves to hate, Delver, and the implications of a ban in Standard. There’s also some discussion on the increasing popularity of Dredge and Show and Tell decks. Basically, Kranny just wants to ban everything. Enjoy!

Your Host(s): Kranny, Reuben, and Joey Pasco
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/InContention

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In Contention #77 – Mystery Date

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:23:39 +0000

Sam, Kranny, and Reuben close out Sam’s last episode of In Contention and introduce the newest cohost!

Sam – @samstod
Kranny – @kstube
Reuben -@moxreuby

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard and Kranny
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Sam’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Samstod
Kranny’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/kstube
Reuben’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/badcorehardass
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/InContention

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In Contention #76 – Predicting the Pro Tour

Chewie — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:30:22 +0000

Sam, Kranny, Reuben discuss the upcoming Pro Tour Avacyn Restored, MTGO Cube and TPF drafts, and a bit about that changes that will be happening to the podcast soon.

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard, Kranny, and Reuben
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/InContention

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In Contention #75 – The Search for Stod

Chewie — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:14:23 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, we cover SCG’s Million Dollar series, the Avacyn Restored Pre-release and we have a BIG announcement.

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard, Kranny, and Reuben
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/InContention

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In Contention #74 – Avacyn’s Impact

Chewie — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:35:39 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss Avacyn Restored, and how it will impact the standard and cube formats, as well the debate on Mana Leak, and field a few reader’s questions.

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard, Kranny, and Reuben
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/InContention

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In Contention #73 – Spoilercast: Angel Edition

Chewie — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:47:17 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss a few of the cards from Avacyn Restored, and how they will impact standard and legacy.

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard and Kranny
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/InContention

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In Contention #72 – Troll Level: Fake Preview

Chewie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:41:50 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, Sam and Reuben trick Kranny with a fake preview card, and we discuss the MTGO Cube, REAL spoilers, Reuben’s new magic video series on Starcitygames, and even Kranny’s new cat with a very Magical name.

The Newsening – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZUCbeeAx_Q

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard and Kranny
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Sam’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/Samstod
Kranny’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/kstube
Reuben’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/moxreuby
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/InContention

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In Contention #71 – InCUBEtention #3

Chewie — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:16:03 +0000

In this special episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben talk about the MTGO cube, discuss card choices, archetypes, and how they thing the MTGO cube will play out.

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard, Reuben Bresler, and Kranny
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/InContention

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The Third Power #26 – Cube Round Table with Zac Hill, Eric McCormick, and Rueben Bresler

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:19:50 +0000

(Tag this episode to The Third Power, Mr Suitcase, and In Contention)

In this exclusive interview with Zac Hill, The Third Power’s Usman Jamil, In Contention’s Rueben Bresler and Monday Night Magic/Mr. Suitcase’s Eric McCormick participate in a round table discussion about the Magic Online Cube!

Usman’s article about initial impressions of the Magic Online Cube: http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/cube/23783_CubeHolistic_Wisdom_First_Impressions_Of_Magic_Online_Cube.html

Contact Info:
Usman’s Blog: http://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com
Usman’s twitter: http://twitter.com/UsmanTheRad
Anthony Avitollo’s twitter: http://twitter.com/Antknee42

Show’s Email: MTGTheThirdPower@gmail.com
Your Host(s): Anthony Avitollo && Usman Jamil

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In Contention #70 – The Souls That Don’t Go Away

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:12:21 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss the last few weeks of events, GP: Indy,SCG: Dallas/Fort Worth, GP: Nashville, and look forward to SCG Baltimore Invitational, and to MTGO Cube.

Sam – @samstod
Kranny – @kstube
Reuben -@moxreuby

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In Contention #69 – Theft and Taxes

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:49:00 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss the results of Ohio Magic Weekend 2012, GP: Baltimore (AKA GP: Mos Eisley), and talk about some of the issues that taxes pose for Magic players.

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In Contention #68 – The Suspension Bridge

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:33:04 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss GP: Hoth, Ohio Magic Weekend, standard, and the recent suspensions of high profile players.

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In Contention #67 – The Coward Board

Christopher E Otwell — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:37:41 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, Sam, Reuben, and Kranny discuss the results of both Pro Tour: Dark Ascension, and SCG: Cincinnati, as well as gearing up for next weekend’s Ohio Magic Weekend.

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In Contention #66 – Kit-Kat Spectacular

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:25:57 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss the results of the SCG in Richmond, talk about what to expect for standard and legacy this weekend in Cincinnati, Kranny’s cube article, and try out the delicous and exotic kit-kats sent in by Simon Noreika (@gigantomancer) from Japan.

Kranny’s article on Legitmtg.com – http://legitmtg.com/casual/krannys-cube-review-for-dark-ascension/

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In Contention #65a – 8-bit In Contention

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:23:36 +0000

In a special non-Magic related episode, Sam and Kranny (with help from his lovely wife Leah) discuss video games, specifically retro-gaming and jRPGs.

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In Contention #65 – A New Standard

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:52:22 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss their pre-release stories, the impact of DKA on standard, and go over new card nicknames.

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In Contention #64 – DKA Spoiler Time!

Christopher E Otwell — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:11:47 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss some of their favorite cards from Dark Ascension, the results of the Food For Africa 1k charity tournament, and a few updates for Modern.

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In Contention #63 – Modern Warfare 2 Results & More

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:07:47 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss last weekend’s modern tournament results, Dark Ascension spoilers, and GP Orlando’s amazing Top 8.

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Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
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In Contention #62 – #hashtag

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:26:24 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss Modern, Vintage, DKA Spoilers (or the lack thereof) and the possibilities of byes at PTQs.

Your Host(s): Sam Stoddard and Kranny
Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
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In Contention #61 – War Elephant Gift Exchange

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:35:30 +0000

In this episode of In Contention, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben have a War Elephant Gift Exchange, discuss the banned/restricted list changes in Modern, discuss the rules changes to the IPG, and the store-run PTQs.

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In Contention #60 – Worst.Hashtag.Ever

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:26:42 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss the Alex Bertoncini cheating scandal, Magic Online foil prices, Christmas and MTG, and Reuben invents the worst hashtag ever.

Leave us any questions or comments you have, or send them to incontentionmagic@gmail.com

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Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Sam’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Samstod
Kranny’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kstube
Reuben’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/badcorehardass
Show’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/InContention

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In Contention #59 – Mulligan to Two

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:34:49 +0000

Reuben was out and about this week, but Sam and Kranny went on without him, discussing the Modern banned list and possible updates, some tweaks to OP, why Legacy is cooling off, and some other podcasts to listen to.

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In Contention #58 – Hangin’ at Snarg’s

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:34:04 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss a follow-up to the OP changes, the first day of World’s, and go through some of the history of Magic, discussing some of the rarities and early set releases.

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In Contention #57 – You Down With OP?

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:21:30 +0000

This week, Sam, Kranny and Reuben tackle the OP changes, give props to a a friend who won a PTQ, recount what they are playing in Standard, and delve into both Cube and Horde Magic.

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In Contention #56 – Ze Googly Eyes, Zey Do Nothing

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:03:46 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss the awesome new standard format, how Modern is shaping up for the PTQ season, and Sam’s just gig on SCG Live! Also, the amazingness that is http://magiccardswithgooglyeyes.tumblr.com/

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In Contention #55 – The State of States

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:56:20 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss how states went, and what could be done to make it better next year, what’s happening in standard, a recent letter to the community about Planeswalker Points on Channelfireball, and give shout outs to the other podcasts they participated on during their hiatus.

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Show’s Email:   incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website:   http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Sam’s Twitter:   http://www.twitter.com/Samstod
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Reuben’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/badcore
Show’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/InContention

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In Contention #54 – Modern, and Bannings, and Werewolves – OH MY!

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:24:21 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny, and Reuben discuss the results of the Modern Warfare tournament, the bannings in Modern and Legacy, and their favorite cards from Innistrad.

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Show’s Email:   incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website:   http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Sam’s Twitter:   http://www.twitter.com/Samstod
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Reuben’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/badcore
Show’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/InContention

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In Contention #53 – Phallout from Philly

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:00:19 +0000

In this episode, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss the results of Pro Tour Philly, what should happen to the Modern format, as well as the huge changes to the rating system, and the SCG tournament series structure.

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Your Host(s):   Sam Stoddard and Kranny
Show’s Email:   incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website:   http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Sam’s Twitter:   http://www.twitter.com/Samstod
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Reuben’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/badcore
Show’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/InContention

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In Contention #52 – Modern Top 10 Influential Cards

Christopher E Otwell — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:17:20 +0000

This week, Sam, Kranny and Reuben discuss the top 10 most influential cards for the current Modern format.

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Your Host(s):   Sam Stoddard and Kranny
Show’s Email:   incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website:   http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
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In Contention #51 – Modern Magic

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:35:18 +0000

In this episode, Sam and Kranny discuss the breaking news of the PT: Philly format change, and discuss the finalized banned list for Modern.

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Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
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Show’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/InContention

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In Contention #50 – The Big 5-0

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:56:08 +0000

In this episode, Sam and Kranny are joined by Reuben Bressler, who recounts his top8 performance at SCG – Cincinnati in Legacy. They also cover The Hall of Fame, how standard has changed with m12, and a certain little prize that Sam got in the mail for being a level 1 judge.

Reuben’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/badcore

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Show’s Email: incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website: http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
Sam’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Samstod
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In Contention #49 – TitanCast

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:40:02 +0000

In this episode, Sam and Kranny get back into the fold, discuss the developments in Legacy, and talk about the exciting cards in M12. They also express their disappointment in the return of the Titan Cycle, and why they believe they are bad for standard.

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Show’s Email:     incontentionmagic@gmail.com
Show’s Website:   http://www.incontentionmagic.com/
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Show’s Twitter:   @InContention

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In Contention #48 – In Contention at the SCG Invitational

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:35:55 +0000

In this episode, Sam recounts his run at the SCG invitational, then Sam and Kranny discuss the state of Legacy a month after Misstep, as well as Commander and M12 spoilers.

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In Contention #47 – Missteping Legacy

Christopher E Otwell — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:43:02 +0000

Sam and Kranny put their rant hats on, and talk about the proliferation of blue-control strategies in Legacy, the impact Misstep is having at GP Providence, and the exciting new format Modern.

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In Contention #46 – Preparing for SCG Kentucky

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:17:27 +0000

Mark Sun joins Sam and Kranny to discuss standard and legacy in preparation for the StarCity Open in Louisville this weekend. We take some viewer questions, and discuss the recent announcement of Modern as a format for the Magic Online Community Cup.

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