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Magic The Flavouring

139 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Andy and Nathan discuss the flavour highs and lows of the world's greatest card game, Magic: The Gathering. Join them as they talk through world building, lore, mechanics and art, on a meandering quest to explore the relationship between storytelling and gameplay.

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Episodes

Ep.133 Murders At Karlov Manor Flavour Picks

February 21, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

So, the guys have interviewed the suspects, inspected the crime scene and built a case, but does the evidence stack up? Andy and Nathan pour through the case files of MKM and have found both hidden clues, and some shaky alibis... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.132 Murders at Karlov Manor Story Review

January 27, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

There's been a murder!!! Never mind that it happened on one of the most densely populated and crime ridden Planes of the Multiverse, because this time its the Guild Masters who are getting whacked! Andy and Nathan are on the case to find out if a high concept, light-hearted genre flip on a fan favourite Plane can land, or whether this tale of misdeeds is left in the stack of unsolved crimes... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheF...

Ep.131 2023 A Year In Review

December 31, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

2023 is almost over and Magic has once again pushed the envelope on its product design. And inevitably that has an impact on the flavour of the cardboard. Andy and Nathan look back over the year, to give their Vorthos highs and lows, as well as where they are personally with the game. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.130 Lost Caverns Of Ixalan Flavour (Pack) Picks

November 21, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Lost Caverns Of Ixalan introduces new possibilities and expands on old themes for this fan favourite Plane. But now that the set is out, which cards compel Andy and Nathan to dig deeper and deeper into this complex set...ALSO THEY CRACK A BUNDLE! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.129 The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan Story Review

November 04, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Ixalan gets deep with some fresh lore that has implications not just for the Plane but the entire Multiverse both past and present. And with such expansive flavour there is understandably a whole new ensemble of characters and story to deliver it. Andy and Nathan pour over the story articles and also talk about the future of magics next big narrative arch. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.you...

Ep.128 Doctor Who: Timey Wimey Flavour

October 17, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Doctor Who is the latest IP to get the Universes Beyond treatment, with Booster Pack products and 4 Commander decks. And with more varied deliveries of UB in the pipeline, Andy and Nathan hit pause on the hype to have a debate about where the concept is now, and how to engage with IP's you may or may not love suddenly being a part of the game... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ch...

Ep.127 Wilds Of Eldraine Flavour Picks

September 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

When talking about a Plane entirely made up of manifested fairy tales, there is no doubt going to be a kingdoms worth of flavour. The guys pour over this second visit to Eldraine and the stories the cards tell. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.126 Wilds Of Eldraine Story Review

August 31, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Eldraine is once again the palette cleanser set to help us transition away from a larger story arch. But with the Multiverse in ruins after the Phyrexian invasion, what has changed in this Fairy Tale land and can the Narrative enchant us enough to invest this new phase of Magic Story? MTG Story articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Ep.125 Commander Masters Flavour Picks

July 31, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

The latest Masters set focuses on the most Vorthos friendly format of them all, COMMANDER! With tons of variant arts and decent selection of new cards in the accompanying Commander decks, Andy and Nathan have a lot of new flavour to sample. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.124 Talking Guff feat. Tim Willoughby

June 21, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

Commodore Guff is one of the most polarising characters in Magic's history and will soon have a Planeswalker-as-Commander card in the upcoming set Commander Masters. Andy and Nathan chat to one of Guff's biggest fans, Tim Willoughby! CAG member, WOTC Coverage Team Contributor and the owner of the UK's best Gamer bar, Rule Zero. Tim shares his thoughts on Guff's card design and as well as his own take if he had the power. Time also dives into some weird and wonderful stories from MTG's pas...

Ep.123 More Planes To Chase

May 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

Planechase is back! The March Of The Machine Commander precons introduced 25 new Planechase cards to explore and as Andy and Nathan's favourite format variant they are sure to have some flavourful opinions... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.122 March Of The Machine Flavour Picks

April 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

March Of The Machine may be Magic's most eclectic set in terms of its theming and flavour, even when compared to most core sets. Spanning multiple Planes, factions and playstyles as well as a brand new card type, this set is a veritable smorgasbord for Andy and Nathan. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.121 March Of The Machine Story Review

April 05, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

As the latest Phryrexian Arch reaches its climax, the very nature of the Multiverse is threatened and with 10 whole episodes of main story articles to cover the action this is certainly shaping up to be one of the most ambitious narratives the Magic has ever told.    Story Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.120 All Will Be One Flavour Picks

February 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

All Will Be One has been both a return to and an expansion on some of MTG's most iconic settings, themes and aesthetics, and there are enough flavour beats for a dozen episodes. So through all the Oli and Phyresis, what stood out to Andy and Nathan? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.119 All Will Be One: (All of the) Story Review

January 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

MTG story is charging full steam ahead through the Phyrexian invasion of the Multiverse. With a diverse spread of stories and perspectives to face,  Andy and Nathan are going to tackle them head on in their own Vorthos Strike Force! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.118 2022 A Year In Review

January 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

More magic was released in 2022 than ever before and along side it was potentially more story and lore too! So how have Andy and Nathan found the past year, and how does it set up the future of the game? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.117 The Legends Of Jumpstart 2022

December 14, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Taking a mini-beak from the horrifying war against Phyrexia, the guys dive into the whimsy filled card pool of Jumpstart 2022 and pour over the flavour offered by the new Legendary Creatures. Is Andy an MTG hypocrite and will someone please get Nathen some gosh-dang flavour text! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.116 Brothers War Flavour Picks

November 30, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Magic's first throw back set has a tricky job of balancing flavour that feels old school, whilst still exciting new players and serving the game 30 years after these themes were last explored. Andy and Nathan take a look at what flavour jumps out to them and also examine what different experiences this set provides each of them. Content Warning: Alcohol Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtu...

Ep.115 Brothers War Story Review: The Present

November 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

The Side Stories for The Brothers War web fiction are anything but, and are in fact an integral part of MTG's current narrative. The guys comb through these tales of Planeswalkers planning a Multiversal  defence against the Phyrexians in a set of stories that feature both some of the best, and an example of maybe the worst, that magic fiction has to offer. Content Warning: Alcohol  Story Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlav...

Ep.114 Brothers War Story Review: The Past

November 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

It's time to revisit one of the most pivotal moments in Magic lore history, and to witness how MTG handles web fiction for its first "Throwback Set". Andy and Nathan review Miguel Lopez's run of five Episodes charting the Past events of The Brothers War and the aftermath of the Multiverse's most bloody conflict. Story Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https:/...

Ep.113 High Fantasy Football

October 09, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Taking a break from the endless spoiler season, the guys kick back, crack a cold one and watch the footy. But even in this most traditional of pass times, Andy and Nathan can't help but bring it back to magic... Content Warning: Alcohol Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.112 Dominaria United Flavour Picks

September 10, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Dominaria United takes us back to Magic's original Plane and so we have another chance to revel in some high fantasy. What cards have captured the guy's imaginations and are Vorthos' ever happy with the balance of flavour? (Apparently not...) Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.111 Dominaria United Story Review

August 29, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

We are now well into the depths of the current Phyrexian narrative arch, with a return to Dominaria to ease us into a year of all the body horror/sci-fantasy/Time Warping nonsense that often accompanies the Phyrexians. The guys cast their new mechanical eyes over the Story for Dominaria United and the events that will forever change some of the characters that have driven Magic's story for years. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @...

Ep.110 Calm Before The Hype

August 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

With the exciting continuation of the current Phyrexian story Arch on the horizon in the form of Dominaria United, and also the boundary pushing silliness of Unfinity also soon to be released, there is still a lot of hype to be had in this relatively long break from the perpetual spoiler season. So what is getting Andy and Nathan most excited and (predictably) most annoyed? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtub...

Ep.109 Double Masters 2: New Flavour

July 09, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Double Masters 2022 is here and whilst it may be shaping up to be one of MTG's most expensive sets ever, much like it's predecessor it is packed with flavour! Andy looks at the new flavour in this reprint set and also talks about the balance between in-world and meta references. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.108 Old Commanders, Lingering Mysteries

June 20, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

With Double Masters 2022 around the corner, there are seemingly some exciting reprints from past Commander products being given another chance to capture players imaginations. But with an ever changing attitude from WOTC as to how to use ancillary sets in terms of exploring new lore, what Commander exclusive characters deserve new cards and stories to further explore their backgrounds? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheM...

Ep.107 What Can MTG Steal From DnD?

June 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

With Commander Legends: Battle For Baldur's Gate, we now have a 2nd whole set in Magic dedicated to the world of DnD. And with Baldur's Gate having a slightly different tone to AFR, Andy looks at what themes, mechanical choices, and broader narrative approaches he would like to see carried on into Magic's mainline sets and story. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KI...

Ep.106 Solo Scryfalling

May 01, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Andy is flying solo this week and will give his fate up to the whims of the Scryfall Random Card button to once again test the theory that every card in magic has significant flavour to offer! https://scryfall.com/ Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.105 New Capenna Flavour Picks feat. Sheldon Menery

April 20, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

New Capenna has finally been fully spoiled which means it's time for Andy to go through the most flavourful cards in the set, and this time he is joined by the Godfather of EDH, Sheldon Menery! Which cards have proven themselves worthy to join The family, and which are going to sleep with the fishes...? Sheldon's Links: https://linktr.ee/SheldonMenery Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube...

Ep.104 New Capenna Story Review feat. Michelle Rapp

April 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

The Streets Of New Capenna web fiction is fully out and as well as exploring a brand new Plane with a deep history, we are given some narratively impactful developments for the current Phyrexian story arc. Joining Andy once again is Michelle Rapp to talk families, Planeswalkers and the future of the story... Michelle's socials: @kilnfiendpotter https://kilnfiendpottery.com/ Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtu...

Ep.103 MTG Book Club: The Flood feat. Michelle Rapp

April 04, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Michelle Rapp joins the show to talk about their favourite MTG web fiction story The Flood by Alison Luhrs. Ixalan is one of the most tightly realised story arcs in Magic story and this article delves deep into the History of the games most prominent character Jace Beleren. The Flood by Alison Luhrs: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/flood-2018-01-10 Michelle's socials: @kilnfiendpotter https://kilnfiendpottery.com/ Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF-...

Ep. 102 Totally Blue feat. TOTALmtg

March 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Matt from TOTALmtg joins the show to talk about his favourite colour Blue, and how the colours philosophies influences his approach to the game, even when playing other colours. Also Andy and Matt chat about WOTC's various approaches to basing sets on existing IP's and genre tropes. TOTALmtg's links: https://linktr.ee/TOTALmtg Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU...

Ep.101 A Knights Tale feat. Adam The Gathering

March 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Adam The Gathering joins the show to talk about his favourite Tribe in magic and also the role Arena can play in delivering magic flavour to the online community. Andy also looks at what surnames have tribal applications and what the rest of the year has in store for players who don't consider themselves Vorthos'. Adam's Links: https://linktr.ee/AdamTheGathering Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://...

Ep.100 The Fox In The Moon

March 09, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

So much has changed in Magic: The Gathering since January 9th 2020, as has this podcast and Andy and Nathan's relationship to the game. So, with the show reaching 100 episodes and Nathan about to take a break from the game, where do the guys stand with the game now? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ

Ep.99 Kamigawa: The Sagas Continue

February 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Sagas once more prove themselves to be an incredibly versatile game piece for storytelling and game play and in a set so boldly challenging every aspect of Magic's design they stand out yet again. So which sagas are Andy and Nathan diving into and where can they go from here? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]

Ep.98 Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Flavour Picks

February 11, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Magic: The Gathering's latest set, Kamigawa Neon Dynasty has a lot of flavour to pack in to one outing. From giving lip service to 1200 years of the Planes history, to exploring new concepts and even doing the heavy lifting for the games overarching narrative, there is a hell of a lot of flavour to pull from, and the guys are going to do their best to pick their favourites. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtub...

Ep.97 Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Story Review

February 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Akemi Dawn Bowman steps up to tackle Magic's latest narrative and delivers us some of the most refreshing and exciting episodes yet. With a genre switch coupled with a sort-of return plane, is there too much to pack in to these stories, or has mtg narrative finally hit the balance between progressing the endless card push, and telling compelling tales? Current Magic Story Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @And...

Ep.96 1200yr Old Flavour Picks: Kamigawa

January 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Before they dive into the cyberpunk world of Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, Andy and Nathan take a look back at one of Magic's most divisive blocks and explore the flavour highs and lows of original Kamigawa. What flavour beats have aged well since 2004 and what aspects have dropped out of favour when designing sets? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email...

Ep.95 Designs We'd Like To See: Legendary Creatures

January 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Every Vorthos has a favourite character from the MTG Story that they feel has gotten a raw deal on their physical creature card. Whether the design feels underpowered or outdated, or maybe the character as you see them is given stats that make no sense, there is always hope for a second or third printing. The guys talk about some of their flavour wishes and the characters they hope to see get a redesign. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, N...

Ep.94 2021 A Year In Review: Part 2

December 23, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

The guys continue their look at Magic: The Gathering in 2021, moving on to more specific comparisons and thematic trends. What visual and narrative beats carried across the sets and which ones fell flat? Also they look to 2022 and the Neon lit future of the game... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]

Ep.93 2021 A Year In Review: Part 1

December 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Has it only been 12 months!? With some of the highest turn around of product, some of the most ambitious main line sets ever printed, and new spins on the game from flavour to function coming with every new preview, 2021 has been a lot! The guys go step by step and break down every release this year (mostly) and look at the the past 52 weeks of the game as a whole. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https...

Ep.92 Innistrad Crimson Vow Story Review

December 03, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

K. Arsenault Rivera completes the second half of their ten episode run for Innistrad's web fiction, this time inviting us to the Vampire Wedding of the Century. How does this extra breathing room given to one author, something not afforded to writers since before the return to web fiction, affect the narrative and what new insights can we gain to some of Magic's most loved and most written characters? Story Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twi...

Ep.91 Innistrad Crimson Vow Flavour Picks

November 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

The guests are arriving and the wine (it is wine right?) is flowing and the Wedding Day is finally here. But does the set do the happy couple justice? The guys run through their flavour picks and highlights from the set. But any wedding wouldn't be complete without a couple of hiccups on the road to happiness... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Em...

Ep.90 MTG Book Club: Tangles

November 06, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

We return to the MTG Book Club with the first Midnight Hunt side Story Tangles by Seanan McGuire. Tangles gives us a perfect opportunity to see Planeswalkers both old and new meet for the first time and also gives us insight to some of the quieter little details of the multiverse. 'Tangles' by Seanan McGuire Story Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/tangles-2021-09-03 Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan-...

Ep.89 Spookier, Stranger, Secretier

October 25, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

The October Secret Lair Super Drop is here and it represents potentially some of the most solid concepts ever released in the series. Both with high amounts of flavour and a well crafted balance of experimentation and function, has WOTC finally hit their stride in making this still controversial product a thing for everyone? Scryfall Card Gallery: https://scryfall.com/sets/sld?order=spoiled Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFox...

Ep.88 Innistrad Midnight Hunt Story Review

October 04, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

MTG web fiction is hanging on in there and sees us returning to Innistrad. Continuing the trend of avoiding Planewide destruction as a narrative device, does Midnight Hunt's narrative still manage to get us excited over this well traversed Plane and how does having a writer invested in the game itself impact the story? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ...

Ep.87 Innistrad Midnight Hunt Flavour Picks

September 26, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Innistrad Midnight Hunt has a diverse spread of flavour, from call backs to previous sets, to brand new spins on Horror tropes. The Guys pick their top 5 flavour beats from the set (and maybe a couple of glaring flavour misses) and break down which cards exemplify this most spooky of Planes. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gma...

Ep.86 The Mechanics Of Fear

September 20, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

The guys look at the mechanics of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and if they properly convey the horror Planes themes. They also dive into how magic design as a whole has changed from each previous trip to Innistrad and highlight some areas were maybe design could be pushed even further... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]

Ep.85 Innistrad: Hunting Season

September 13, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

We return once more to Magic's most terrifying Plane and this time there are festivals to be had and hunts to begin...But with returns to fan favourite Planes being something of a tricky business in the past what has been kept fresh in Innistrad and what has been left to rot? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]

Ep.84 2022: Magic's Wildest Year?

August 27, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

This year's Magic Showcase detailed some of what we can expect from 2022 and a little bit beyond, and to say it will pull MTG's narrative in all directions is an understatement. What do the guys think of this brave new world for Magic and is this a future Vorthos can get on board with? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]

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