Magic The Flavouring

Nov 12 2024 144 ep. 71 mins 3
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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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Ep.144 Foundations Flavour Picks

Nov 12 2024 77 mins  
Magic Foundations looks to uphold the absolute distilled core of what MTG is in the game, in some ways to balance the Universes Beyond influx we are looking at in 2025. So what does WOTC consider the quintessential expressions of colour and what cards and themes do Andy and Nathan wish made the cut?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nath

Ep.143 Jumpstart Legends & MTG 2025

Nov 02 2024 109 mins  
Foundations is rounding out it's product line with a brand new Jumpstart run, and that means new Legendary Creatures to study! Also, Andy and Nathan look ahead to 2025, and ponder on some of the biggest shifts in Magic's design and product philosophy, maybe ever...00:00: Jumpstart Legends1:12:40: MTG 2025Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannfac

Ep.142 Duskmourn Flavour Picks

Oct 07 2024 91 mins  
Can you taste the fear? Well Andy and Nathan at least try to as they sample the various spooky flavours of Duskmourn. This set may be one of the most tonally polarised offerings since Ice Age, and it may feel like for every satisfying thrill there's a cheap jump scare waiting around the corner.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @

Ep.141 Duskmourn Story Review

Sep 19 2024 88 mins  
In a multiverse of monsters, magic and machines there is nothing scarier than an old wooden door...so step through into one of Magic's scariest Planes! Andy and Nathan gear up and face their fears as they review this surprisingly subtle horror story. Story Articles:https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-storyMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMa

Ep.140 Bloomburrow Flavour Picks

Aug 23 2024 95 mins  
The Plane of Bloomburrow presents us with a simpler way of life, full of carrot cake and common good for all, and the set likewise has gone someway to bringing the game itself back down to earth. So, in this slower paced set, which cards make Andy and Nathan leap for joy and clap their tiny paws together in glee? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @An

Ep.139 Bloomburrow Story Review

Jul 24 2024 82 mins  
As we get used to our brand new Animalfolk bodies on the Plane of Bloomburrow, a story of heroism and the power of kinship is waiting! Valerie Valdes presents us with a new tale and whilst the stakes may not be as high as we have been used to recently, the heros are no less mighty! Andy and Nathan pour over the latest Magic story and this adorable new setting.Magic Story Articles:

Ep.138 The Rabiah Scale Revisited

Jun 26 2024 58 mins  
How likely is it that certain Planes are returned to and why? That is what the Rabiah Scale seeks to answer and give context for. So which Planes do Andy and Nathan wish to see again, and do they fully agree with the established ratings?Mark Rosewaters 3rd Rabiah Scale Article:https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/the-rabiah-scale-part-3The Prof's take on returning Planes:

Ep.137 Modern Horizons 3 Flavour Picks

Jun 21 2024 75 mins  
Third times a charm for Modern Horizons, and this may be the most flavourful yet! Which utterly busted nonsense catches Andy and Nathans attention, and have the ancillary sets become just as packed with Lore as the main ones?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bc

Ep.136 Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Flavour Picks

May 01 2024 82 mins  
Its finally time to reap the rewards of Omen Paths and their full implications on the structure of the multiverse, and what better setting to do it than a Cowboy/Heist/Family drama/Team up/Anti-Hero story...But in among the big plays and high concepts, are there any cards or themes that stand out, and can Andy and Nathan tame this bucking bronco of a set?Music by Michael Rawcliffe

Ep.135 Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Story Review

Apr 12 2024 84 mins  
Its time to saddle up for a rootin' tootin' showdown on the wild west Plane everyone was asking for! Was this story the big score that was promised or just a smash and grab for some quick loot? Andy and Nathan cover both the main 6 episodes and the Epilogue and discuss the bold new direction that MTG stories could be taking...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavour