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Midrange Magic #14 – Talking ‘Bout Planeswalkers

Chewie — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:49:45 +0000

With BDJ under the weather, it’s time to do something a little of color. This week, guest host Logan Upson steps up to help fill the lull week with a discussion about his favorite card type.

Planeswalkers are easily the most complicated and most powerful card type so Midrange Magic takes this week to go over all the unique characters legal in standard. We’ll also give small speculation towards what we may be seeing as far as M14.

The big change is coming soon and while the big announcement is not entirely ready yet, BDJ has a little more of a sneak peak as to what’s to come.

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

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Midrange Magic #13 – Drafted into the Guild War

Chewie — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:32:49 +0000

This week its all about drafting. Now that Dragon’s Maze is here, it’s back to some sweet three set drafting. While this may be new to some of you, we all could use a refresher. So the boys at M&M are taking time to walk through the choices one needs to make while drafting.

-Card type prioritizing

-How to read and send signals

-Deck Construction

-Reading the format

So have a listen and get ready for the next few months of Dragon’s Maze!!!

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

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Midrange Magic #12 – Post Pre-Release Rundown

Chewie — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:30:28 +0000

The Dragon’s Maze has been run and Vijay and BDJ debrief the masses on the new set and it’s prospects in Limited and Constructed. Plus, Vijay gives some post perspective on his trip to Portland where he got to draft against some West Coast pro players.

Let us know how you did at your prereleases.

Today’s Song: Little Green Cars “Harper Lee”

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #11 – Dragon’s Maze Spoilers Pt. 2

Chewie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:32:16 +0000

* Disclaimer *

This week Vijay jetted of to Portland so the boy sat M&M had to quick rig a Skype chat for this weeks episode. Audio quality is not what we usually deliver but there is a surprise for sticking through the whole thing.

Let’s talk about some more Dragon’s Maze cards and what you can expect from the upcoming set. Plus, we go in depth discussing one to the most complicated cards newer players have ever seen, AEtherling.

This week’s song is Frightened Rabbit’s “The Woodpile”

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #10 – Spoiler Talk Pt. 1

Chewie — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:27:33 +0000

Vijay and BDJ talk about the the upcoming set; Dragon’s Maze. What speculations and theories hold true? It’s time for another spoiler season kickoff full of tips and suppositions to get you ready for release.

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #9 – The Sideboard Episode (with prizes!)

Chewie — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:33:13 +0000

It’s finally here. The episode where BDJ and Vijay talk about the all important sideboard. The boys discuss rules and tips for tuning that extra fifteen into an arsenal of secret weapons.

And wasn’t there a contest or something?

We’ll be announcing the winners of the Sideboard Challenge and telling you how to get your prizes!

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #8 – The True Meaning of Nyx

Chewie — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:58:31 +0000

Sorry for the lateness, Vijay was on vacation and we were waiting for PAX East announcements. But now they are here and the boys are gonna chat up and speculate the Jee-Willickers out of the next year of upcoming MTG content. Get your fill and your news type info here this week.

Talking about:

- Trading hot topics

- Dragon’s Maze

- M14 and Duels 2014

- Theros and the possibilities of the new set!

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #7 – Cookies and Cream

Chewie — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:22:17 +0000

Buckle in for another decklist episode and BDJ and Vijay talk about a couple of Orzhov colored lists.

Also, don’t forget that the Sideboard Challenge continues until the end of March so email us your top sideboard cards for a chance to win a prize.

Cookies and Cream

25 Creatures

2 Thrull Parasite

4 Doomed Traveler

3 Lingering Souls

2 Vampire Nighthawk

4 Geralf’s Messenger

4 Restoration Angel

4 Desecration Demon

2 Obzedat Ghost Council

11 Spells

4 Orzhov Charm

2 Victim of Night

3 Blind Obedience

1 Immortal Servitude

1 Sorin, Lord of Innestrad

24 Lands

4 Godless Shrine

4 Isolated Chapel

2 Orzhov Guildgate

2 Vault of the Archangel

16 Swamp

Sideboard

2 Angel of Serenity

4 Gloom Surgeon

2 Mutilate

2 Liliana of the Veil

3 Duress

2 Underworld Connections

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay

Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore

Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #6 – Beat the Best Cards in Standard

Chewie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:56:37 +0000

With standard starting to settle a bit, BDJ and Vijay examine the best cards in standard and discuss how to play them and how to play around them.

Also, Vijay introduces a new contest for the listeners with exciting prizes in tow!

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay
Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore
Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com
Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #5

Chewie — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:33:04 +0000

With the state of standard being so blisteringly fast, BDJ and Vijay talk about what can be done to stem the tides of aggro decks. Plus, Brian brings a fun deck submitted by a friend that finally gives a reason to play Master Biomancer.

The special topic this week has the boys talking about the importance of an active community and what it means for audiences of MTG Coverage.

Plus a cool sideboard challenge!

Vijay’s Revised Trostani, Ghost Council

2 Garruk, Primal Hunter

1 Garruk, Relentless

3 Centaur Healers

4 Avacyn Pilgrim

4 Farseek

1 Armada Wurm

4 Thragtusk

3 Trostani, Selesnya’s Voice

3 Obzedat, Ghost Counsil

3 Restoration Angel

1 Unburial Rites

3 Loxodon Smiter

1 Oblivion Ring

1 Tragic Slip

1 Abrupt Decay

2 Blind Obedience

Land = Same as episode #4 minus a Woodland Cemetery

Sideboard

1 Glaring Spotlight

2 Angel of Serenity

2 Triumph of Ferocity

1 Vraska the Unseen

2 Nevermore

1 Witchbane Orb

2 Rest in Peace

1 Sever the Bloodline

2 Tragic Slip

1 Selesnya Charm

Matt Seckel’s Bio-Behemoth Deck

4 Arbor Elf

2 Deathrite Shaman

4 Elvish Visionary

3 Gyre Sage

3 Korozda Guildmage

4 Elvish Archdruid

4 Master Biomancer

4 Thragtusk

3 Craterhoof Behemoth

2 Garruk Primal Hunters

2 Prophetic Prism

1 Primal Surge

1 Akroma’s Memorial

Lands

3 Cavern of Souls

4 Overgrown Tomb

4 Breeding Pool

2 Hinterland Harbors

3 Woodland Cemetery

7 Forests

Sideboard

??? Listen to find out how

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay
Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore
Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com
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Midrange Magic #4 – Post Pro Tour Meta

Chewie — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:36:44 +0000

Vijay and Brian bring two new decklists this week cause they each have an opinion on where Standard is headed. Also, a special Tip of the Week as Brian talks about “Cultivating your Hobby”

-BDJ’s Revised Jund Aggro-

CREATURES:

4 Experiment One

3 Deathrite Shaman

4 Strangelroot Geist

4 Flinthoof Boar

4 Dreg Mangler

4 Ghor-Clan Rampager

1 Hellrider

3 Falkenrath Aristocrat

1 Thundermaw Hellkite

SPELLS

2 Abrupt Decay

3 Searing Spear

1 Dreadbore

LAND

4 Stomping Ground

4 Rootbound Crag

4 Overgrown Tomb

2 Woodland Cemetery

4 Blood Crypt

2 Dragonskull Summit

1 Mountain

2 Forest

1 Kessig Wolf Run

SIDEBOARD

1 Deathrite Shaman

2 Abrupt Decay

2 Golgari Charm

2 Gruul Charm

1 Rakdos Charm

3 Skullcrack

2 Rolling Temblor

2 Tribute to Hunger

- Trostani Ghost Council -

CREATURES

3 Centaur Healer

4 Avacyn Pilgrim

1 Armada Worm

4 Thragtusk

3 Trostani, Selesnya’s Voice

3 Obesadt, Ghost Council

3 Restoration Angel

SPELLS

2 Orzhov Charm

4 Farseek

2 Selesnya Charm

1 Unburial Rites

2 Rancor

1 Abrupt Decay

PLANESWALKERS

2 Garruk Relentless

1 Garruk, Primal Hunter

LAND

4 Sunpetal Grove

4 Temple Garden

4 Isolated Chapel

2 Godless Shrine

4 Overgrown Tomb

4 Woodland Cemetery

1 Gavony Township

1 Vault of the Archangel

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay
Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore
Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com
Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #3 – What the Pro Tour Means for You

Chewie — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:28:27 +0000

Vijay and Brian dissect the top eight decklists from Pro Tour Montreal and predict what these new power houses are foreshadowing for constructed. Which of these eight decks should you be building? It may not be the one you think.

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay
Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore
Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com
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Midrange Magic #2

Chewie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:13:03 +0000

In this episode of Midrange Magic, Vijay and Brian talk about the new state of Standard and introduce two new deck lists for those having difficulty getting all those new gatecrash cards.

Vijay’s Monogreen Fight Club

// Deck: Mono Green (60)

// Lands
23 Forest

// Creatures
4 Arbor Elf
4 Experiment One
4 Predator Ooze
4 Strangleroot Geist
4 Thragtusk
2 Vorapede
2 Wolfir Silverheart

// Spells
2 Garruk Relentless
1 Garruk, Primal Hunter
4 Pit Fight
4 Rancor
2 Revenge of the Hunted

// Sideboard
SB: 3 Glaring Spotlight
SB: 2 Increasing Savagery
SB: 2 Sundering Growth
SB: 2 Triumph of Ferocity
SB: 1 Ulvenwald Tracker
SB: 2 Wasteland Viper
SB: 3 Wolfir Avenger

Cyclops Frites

3 Borborygmos
2 Griselbrand
2 Angel of Serenity
2 Flayer of the Hatebound

4 Avacyn’s Pilgrim
4 Arbor Elf
4 Thragtusk

4 Faithless Looting
4 Unburial Rights
4 Mulch
2 Chromatic Lanterns
2 Fervor

4 stomping grounds
4 Root bound crag
1 Sacred Foundary
3 Clifftop retreats
2 Overgrown Tombs
2 woodland Cemetery
1 Bloodcrypt
3 Temple Garden
2 Sunpetal Grove
1 Kessig Wolf Run

Sideboard
3 Deathrite Shaman
2 Zealous Conscripts
1 Vraska the Unseen
3 Slaughter Games
2 Golgari Charm
2 Sever the Bloodline
1 Acidic Slime
1 Oblivion Ring

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay
Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore
Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com
Turn ‘Em Sideways on Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnemsideways

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Midrange Magic #1 – Podcrashing!

Chewie — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:12:45 +0000

Midrange Magic is a podcast structured toward the competitive casual player discussing deck building, strategy, and rules review. This show is for those players who hit the FNM scene every week and wish to either grow in skill, or dominate the scene entirely. Metagames vary from the Pro Tour to the kitchen table, and hosts Brian and Vijay are here to bring accurate commentary on the gaming scene most players experience every Friday night.

Your hosts: Brian and Vijay
Twitter: @turnemsideways and @vijaybangalore
Show’s Email: midrangemagic@gmail.com

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