Kranny, Joey, and Reuben get together to discuss all the action from Pro Tour Dragon’s Maze, their thoughts on coverage, SCG Nashville, and the M14 Sliver redesign!   WIN ULTRA PRO PRODUCTS! Be sure to leave a review of the show’s new RSS feed on iTunes to be eligible to win some Ultra Pro...

  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.   In Contention now has an RSS...

  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...

  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   In Contention now has an RSS feed! Subscribe below! http://incontention.libsyn.com/rss   Open Series Links http://www.starcitygames.com/scgop http://www.scglive.com   Reference Links Coverage...

  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 –...

  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...

  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     Follow us on Twitter! @incontention– Show @AffinityForBlue–...

  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...

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...

  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:...

  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     Follow us on Twitter! @incontention – Show @AffinityForBlue – Joey Pasco...

  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....

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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...

  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...

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,...

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!  ...

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...

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...