Tales From The Tap

In this episode, we are joined by Norm, the head of Nerd Rage Gaming. We discuss his journey with the store and tournament series, the challenges brought on by recent events, and the future of NRG.

In this episode we give our take on pre-release and Marvel Limited! With the usual YAPPP

In this Episode we talk about our time at NRG Indy, Wizards giving us a Pioneer Tease, and UNBANS?!?!

In this episode we talk about Strixhaven and how we think pre-release and limited will go! With the usual yap

In this episode we talk about Stan's journey into Pauper, Modern leagues with the new Living End, and our excitement for Strixhaven!

In this episode we talk about the modern meta, TMNT impact, and some standard yap.

In this episode we talk Pre-release for TMNT! And we thinks it better than you think ;)

We are back from a long hiatus. We discuss Pro Tour Lorwyn, no bans, and how it's a great time to be a card gamer!

In this episode we give our crash course for Lorwyn Eclipsed. We talk about the changes to promos in 2026, how to prep for pre-release, and cards we think will impact constructed.

In this episode we look back and reflect on all that happened in Magic this year. We rank all of the limited sets, talk about top cards of the year, with your usual yap.

In this episode, we talk about the Seth Manfield, the standard metagame, Lorwyn, and some other out of pocket yap.

In this episode, we dive into Avatar Limited, break down recent shake-ups in Standard and discuss standout developments, including an airbending combo and Riftbound .

In this episode, we break down the latest ban announcement, dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender , and share our guide to help you get ready for pre-release! Flameo, hotman!

In this episode we talk about: Modern Metagame Standard attendance dropping Avatar Spoilers Commander Crash outs RC Houston

In this episode we talk about the Pro-Tour Edge of Eternities, Spider-man and Pick 2 Draft and the modern meta-game

We’re diving into the Spider-Man MTG pre-release! 🕷️ From new mechanics like Web-Slinging and Mayhem to limited archetypes, we break down the cards and synergies that stood out. We also share highlights from a local RCQ (shoutout to the great store vibes, pizza, and prizes) and talk favorite superheroes. Tune in for set predictions, fun banter, and plenty of Spider-verse hype! https://linktr.ee/ta...

This episode is a yap session! Feat:The State of StandardEveryone crashing outEpilogue setsNew sets and store owner talkHP and Prisoner of Boar's Hat

Stan was right — Temur Landfall is very real, and Izzet isn’t “dead”... it’s just out here deleting people online. But do I actually get the hype? Not really (hot take incoming). We also talk:My Star Wars PQ experience — a non-MTG event in a Magic-filled life Standard meta breakdown: Vivi Cauldron dominance, UB Midrange, Esper Self-Bounce, Izzet Prowess, UW Control, and the wildcards in the format...

🎉 Edge of Eternities is almost here! Frank and I dive into Magic: The Gathering’s newest set dropping this weekend, sharing what cards we’re already excited about and what we expect to see shaping Standard and Limited. We break down the new mechanics (quickly and clearly) so you’re ready for your prerelease, and highlight cards we think will be absolute bombs in your sealed pools. Whether you’re...

In this episode, we’re joined by YouTube creator and goblin aficionado Goblin Ringleader for a deep dive into the history of lands in Magic: The Gathering — from the OG Duals and Painlands to MDFCs, Triomes, and beyond. We also speculate on what Edge of Eternities (EoE) might bring to Constructed formats and how it could shake up the mana base landscape. We cover iconic land cycles, talk mana base...

Wizards of the Coast banned 7 cards in Standard before rotation and the release of Edge of Eternities, shaking up the format in a huge way. In this episode, Frank and I break down each banned card, the reasoning Wizards gave, and where we agree (or disagree) with these changes. We also discuss how this impacts the Standard meta going forward and what decks may rise in the post-ban landscape. Let u...

Things got a little out of hand this week as we welcomed our longtime teammate and friend Jared to the podcast! With three voices on the stack, we dove deep into: 🏆 RCQ stories from Boar’s Hat Gaming — including Frank’s big WIN and both Frank & Jared qualifying for the Regional Championship in Vegas! 💥 Hot takes and predictions for the June 30th Banned & Restricted update across formats...

🎮✨ Final Fantasy Meets Magic: The Gathering! ✨🎮In this episode of Tales from the Tap, we dive into the upcoming Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering set—just in time for this weekend's MTG prerelease! One of us has been crushing tournaments, the other is wrangling chaos as we prep to host a sealed event at our local game store. 💥We break down early spoiler cards, share insights into seale...

In this episode we catch up on the big tournaments after Tarkir Dragonstorm and talk a little about FF! And look... first pod in the new location.

In this episode we talk about changes to commander and Tarkir's impact in constructed.