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 definitive ones) inside.

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, and the number of permanents in your graveyard…and when they’re put there. This set is like making a drink by putting in a little squirt from every station at the soda fountain. So…does it taste good?

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.

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.

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 reanimator targets, some things that are cooler than other things, and the upcoming MagicCon Minneapolis 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 out to be?

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:

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 own domain. Also, Liliana of the Veil is back to mess up Pioneer. Wheeeee!

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!

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 out who is behind that hideous laughter.

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:

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 drag - you’ll agree that it’s either the cat’s pajamas, the bee’s knees, or an old fashioned good egg.

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 and groundbreaking cards from the set. We even dip into the history of the plane, from the Thousandfold Refraction to the powerful planeswalker Taysir.

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 attack flyers into this set? Why are there so many impossible tongue twisters as card names? Good luck with that! Listen and learn.

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 for traditional constructed and some EDH staples.

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 going forward. Plus, a bonus David rant about the changes made to Arena’s play blade. Why? WHY?!?

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 are you going to chump attack flyers into this set? Listen and learn.

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!

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, the cards that make old friends obsolete, and of course the nonsense. Some powerful tongue twisters in this one...

Episode 66 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 hit the random card button over and over and see what happens. That’s it. That’s the show notes.

Episode 64 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 deep on the most recent standard legal set, Strixhaven: School of Mages! This isn’t a set review - this is The Memory Jar! We talk about some of the callbacks, the reprints, the creature types, and old cards that are now obsolete. We also assign each other to colleges, and of course we name this set’s Secret Reach and Tongue Twister cards. This set is...actually, it’s kind of a weird one!

Episode 59 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 year that was...2005? That’s right - totally recorded on December 31, 2005, this episode looks back at a wild year for Magic. Bannings! Ninjas! Something called a “Ravnica?” We talk about our favorite decks of 2005 and make predictions for the next fifteen years of Magic.

Episode 58 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 the Kaladesh block.  Kaladesh Remastered’s appearance on Arena got us nostalgic for the not-really-so-long-ago days of Energy, Vehicles, and cards being banned in standard. Good thing they don’t have to do that anymore! Also, Christian compares Stronghold to jazz?

Episode 57 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 stroll through 26 years of creature lands! From Mishra’s Factory to Crawling Barrens, we tell you which lands were the best, the worst, and the weirdest. And of course, on which one of these lands would we most/least like to live?

Episode 56 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, THE BOYS ARE BACK! We talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going, plus we play catch-up with an abbreviated factual review of Core Set 2021 and Zendikar Rising!

Episode 55 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, Pro Tour Champion Eli Loveman comes back to the show to share his Core 2021 Preview Card, PRIMAL MIGHT!
Eli would like to thank Wizards of the Coast for the free preview card. We would like to thank Eli for sharing his free preview card with us.

Episode 54 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 deep on the most recent standard legal set, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! This isn’t a set review - this is The Memory Jar! We talk about some of the callbacks, the reprints, the new creature types, the old cards that Ikoria has made completely obsolete, and some of the things in the set that we haven’t seen before...or at least haven’t seen very often.

Episode 52 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 give you the Top 8 Wind Drakes! That’s right - if it’s a 2/2 flyer that costs two generic mana and one colored mana...it’s eligible for this list. In no particular order, we discuss:

Episode 51 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 deep on the most recent standard legal set, Theros Beyond Death! This isn’t a set review - this is The Memory Jar! We talk about some of the callbacks, the reprints, the new creature types, the old cards that Theros Beyond Death made completely obsolete, and some of the things in the set that we haven’t seen before...or at least haven’t seen very often.

Episode 50 (FIFTY EPISODES!) 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 celebrate the New Year by picking our favorite cards of the year for each year of the past decade. The Magic world saw a lot in the 2010s, and we take a quick run through the cards we loved the most.

Episode 49 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 back Level 3 Judge and Magic Bracket creator David Lyford-Smith to talk STATS! David clues us in to some fascinating facts about where Magic is at and we talk about where it may be going. David gives the hosts some challenges and YOU can play along at home! Open the links under “Quiz!” below and get ready to challenge yourself. Oh - and spelling counts.

Episode 48 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 about Mystery Boosters! We participated in a bunch of Mystery Booster events at Mythic Championship/Magicfest Richmond, and we interviewed our fellow Mystery Boostie drafters to see what cards they were excited about.

Episode 47 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 deep on the most recent standard legal set, Throne of Eldraine! This isn’t a set review - this is The Memory Jar! We talk about some of the callbacks, the reprints, the new creature types, the old cards that Throne of Eldraine made completely obsolete, and some of the things in the set that we haven’t seen before...or at least haven’t seen very often.

Also, this was recorded before we went to Richmond, so check out what we got right and wrong about Mystery Boosters!

Episode 46 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 bring back listener favorite Ryan Overturf to talk about another one of his cube creations - The Spooooooky Cube! This unique cube is curated to creates tension in both the draft and the gameplay. You loved Ryan’s Grixis Cube on Magic Online, so come check out his latest creation!

Episode 45 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’re joined by Magic’s 2018 Rookie of the Year Sam Ihlenfeldt! Sam joins us for an absurd amount of complete nonsense, and we also get around to remembering the eight cards in his personal Signature Spellbook, which includes: