The Memory Jar

Episode 94 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we dive deep into the history of the boostie. How have booster packs evolved (and devolved) over time? What effect have foils and bonus sheets had on booster contents? What effect does the new Play Booster have on how we play? Answers (but maybe not...

Episode 93 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we catch up to The Lost Caverns of Ixalan and all that it offers. Dinosaurs, Vampires, Pirates, Merfolk, Gnomes, Bats, Skeletons, Fungi are the tip of the iceberg. You also have to care about your artifact count, how often you explore, your Caves, an...

Episode 92 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we go over all of the things that make Wilds of Eldraine unique. We talk about the high fantasy flavor, but mostly we’re just here for the cards. Pretty sure that’s why you’re here too. This week’s Random Card: Limited Resources ! Wait, what podcast...

Episode 91 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, it’s the dawn of a new age as we do a FACTS show for a supplemental set! That’s right, it’s our deep-ish dive into The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth. We talk about the flavor, the minutiae, and even a little bit of nonsense from the world...

Episode 90 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This episode, we recap our experience at MagicCon Minneapolis, and ask old friends and new friends an important question in honor of the famous Minneapolis Jucy Lucy - what is the JUICIEST magic card? Greg Michel and Brian Wells - Brindleboar and Ochre Jelly Ta...

Episode 89 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we borrow a tried and true sports talk show format to discuss some of the pressing issues in the Magic community. And also, of course, a great deal of nonsense. We discuss the Pinkertons, set fatigue, MOM limited, Magic at the movies, budget reanimat...

Episode 88 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we look at March of the Machine, the final set in the four-set story arc about the Phyrexians invading the multiverse. We talk about the new card type, the mechanics, some unique cards, and plenty of nonsense. This week’s Random Card: Rotting Rats ! ...

Episode 87 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we look at Phyrexia: All is One, the third set in a four-set story arc about the Phyrexians invading the multiverse. We talk about the story, mechanics, unique cards, and plenty of nonsense. As you may expect. This week’s Random Card: Vapor Snag ! Fu...

Episode 86 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we discuss famous leaks in Magic history. Judgment and Conflux, Time Spiral , New Phyrexia, and the newest set Phyrexia: All is One . We talk about early uploads, playtest cards, printing errors, and “God Books.” Plus, a bonus American History lesson...

Episode 85 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we talk about the best parties in Magic. Parties we would want to attend, parties we would absolutely not want to attend, and a few critical inclusions on any invite list. Cards discussed include: Burakos, Party Leader Carnival of Souls Celebrate the...

Episode 84 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we look at The Brothers’ War, the second set in a four-set story arc. Teferi’s looking back to the past, and so are we! Join us, BRO! This week’s Random Card: Knight of Dusk ! Get it? Intro Music: This Train Doesn’t Stop At Rugby by TRG Banks Outro M...

83. Magic 30 Las Vegas Episode 83 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we flash back to Magic 30 in Las Vegas, where we interviewed attendees about their favorite cards from Magic’s very first year! We also talk in depth about our experience with the event. Was it as bad as the internet made it ou...

Episode 82 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we have a tournament interview show for the first time in more than three years! Christian interviewed folks at The Legacy Pit II in Richmond, Virginia about their favorite tournament experience and an accompanying card. Interviews include: Liz Lynn...

Episode 81 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we take on Dominaria United, the first set in a four-set story arc.. The Phyrexians are here, and the Phyresis is underway. Dominarians are being turned into Phyrexians left and right. We need to enlist everyone to kick the Phyrexians back to their o...

Episode 80 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we talk about the products and services that we use to podcast, play Magic, and do just about anything else. We may not have sponsors, but we definitely have opinions! Lightning Helix off the top ? This week’s Random Card: Beacon of Unrest ! Intro Mu...

Episode 79 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we enter the city of Baldur’s Gate and take a look at Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate! There are a lot of cool and unique things going on in the set. Great reprints, weird tokens, and one walrus. Yep, just a walrus. Come join us and find...

Episode 78 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we welcome Game Informer Associate Editor John Carson! We talk with John about his Magic journey and the eight cards in his personal Signature Spellbook: Gust Walker Approach of the Second Sun Regal Caracal Karn, Scion of Urza Traxos, Scourge of Kroo...

Episode 77 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we visit the city of New Capenna and Magic’s latest set. We talk about the story, mechanics, references, cards that are now obsolete, and of course the nonsense. It’s a roaring 20’s, mobster trope set, so pop in your jalopy and join us at the main dr...

Episode 76 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we flash it back all the way to Magic’s first expansion, Arabian Nights! In the wake of a successful return to Kamigawa, what would it look like to return to Rabiah? We look back at what Magic was like in 1993/1994, and talk about some of the famous...

75. Neon Dynasty Facts Episode 75 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, Magic’s latest, latest set - Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. We talk about the story, mechanics, references, cards that are now obsolete, and of course the nonsense. Why do the sagas exile themselves? Which card are you going to chump...

Episode 74 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we look back at the original Kamigawa block. What was the story? What were the themes? What were some of these cards (okay, seriously, what were most of these cards)?!? Despite being overpowered in general, these sets did contain many powerful cards...

Episode 73 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we build the Magic Card Dictionary! We define terms that can apply to categories of cards or to card abilities that aren’t keyword abilities. Many of these are shorthand that we’ve used throughout the show and will continue to use as we discuss cards...

Episode 72 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, Magic’s latest, latest set - Innistrad: Crimson Vow. It feels like we just did this with an Innistrad set… We talk about the references, the cards that make old friends obsolete, and of course the nonsense. Which reprints break new ground? Which card...

Episode 71 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we built a special random card button that only returns cards set on Innistrad, and we smash that thing until it breaks! This week’s Random Cards: Mausoleum Wanderer , Moonveil Regent , Moldgraf Scavenger , Visions of Duplicity , Cruel Revival , Houn...

Episode 70 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love. This week, we talk about Magic’s latest set - Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. This is the first of two Innistrad-based sets crammed into the end of the year, so come join us for a taste of the spooky tribal setting we all know and love. We talk about the references,...