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So Many Insane Plays podcast, presented by Eternal Central, featuring Kevin Cron and Stephen Menendian, discusses Vintage Magic: The Gathering.

Kevin Cron & Stephen Menendian


    • Jul 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 154 EPISODES


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    So Many Insane Plays Episode 121: Spring Metagame Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 89:37


    Steve and Kevin review the 2023 year-to-date metagame results. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 121: Spring Metagame Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 89:37


    Steve and Kevin review the 2023 year-to-date metagame results. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 120: 2022 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 108:56


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review 2022, for Vintage. In this episode: our 2022 Year in Review, and our annual Moxie Awards for Best New Set, Best New Deck, Best New Card, and Best Story of the Year. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 120: 2022 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 108:56


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review 2022, for Vintage. In this episode: our 2022 Year in Review, and our annual Moxie Awards for Best New Set, Best New Deck, Best New Card, and Best Story of the Year. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 119: The Brothers’ War

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 128:15


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review The Brothers' War, for Vintage. Show Notes – The Brothers' War visual spoiler Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 119: The Brothers’ War

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 128:15


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review The Brothers' War, for Vintage. Show Notes – The Brothers' War visual spoiler Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 118: 30th Anniversary Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 182:12


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the recent Banned and Restricted List announcement, which held no changes for Vintage, but included a rare write-up on the state of the format. Also, we deconstruct the Magic 30th Anniversary product announcement. Show Notes – October 10 2022 Banned and Restricted List Announcement – Magic 30th Anniversary product […]

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 118: 30th Anniversary Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 182:12


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the recent Banned and Restricted List announcement, which held no changes for Vintage, but included a rare write-up on the state of the format. Also, we deconstruct the Magic 30th Anniversary product announcement. Show Notes – October 10 2022 Banned and Restricted List Announcement – Magic 30th Anniversary product […]

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 117: Dominaria United

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 129:23


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Dominaria United, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 117: Dominaria United

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 129:23


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Dominaria United, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 116: Summer 2022 Vintage Metagame Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 74:07


    Steve Menendian and Kevin Cron review the 2022 year-to-date Vintage metagame results. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 116: Summer 2022 Vintage Metagame Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 74:07


    Steve Menendian and Kevin Cron review the 2022 year-to-date Vintage metagame results. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 115: Streets of New Capenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 104:59


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Streets of New Capenna, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 115: Streets of New Capenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 104:59


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Streets of New Capenna, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 114: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 124:06


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 114: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 124:06


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, for Vintage. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 113: 2021 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 105:48


    Another time capsule episode. Better Late Than Never: Our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Year in Review – 2021 Moxie Awards Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 113: 2021 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 105:48


    Another time capsule episode. Better Late Than Never: Our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Year in Review – 2021 Moxie Awards Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 112: 2020 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 185:57


    Released from its time capsule, our 2020 Year in Review. That's right: 2020. In an ironic twist of fate, our next episode will be our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Vintage community issues and what we can do to improve it – Year in Review – 2020 Moxie Awards Contact us at […]

    So Many Insane Plays Episode 112: 2020 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 185:57


    Released from its time capsule, our 2020 Year in Review. That's right: 2020. In an ironic twist of fate, our next episode will be our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Vintage community issues and what we can do to improve it – Year in Review – 2020 Moxie Awards Contact us at […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 111: Kaldheim, Strixhaven, and Modern Horizons 2 for Vintage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 285:19


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian return, and this episode is a long-overdue effort to play catch-up on episodes that were recorded throughout the last year and have become less able to stand on their own, given the passage of time. In an effort to not completely abandon this content, we'll be presenting snippets and summaries […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 111: Kaldheim, Strixhaven, and Modern Horizons 2 for Vintage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 285:19


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian return, and this episode is a long-overdue effort to play catch-up on episodes that were recorded throughout the last year and have become less able to stand on their own, given the passage of time. In an effort to not completely abandon this content, we'll be presenting snippets and summaries […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 110: Centennial Celebration Part 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 257:31


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian conclude their 100th episode spectacular with their final review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Unsummon through Wrath of God. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 110: Centennial Celebration Part 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 257:31


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian conclude their 100th episode spectacular with their final review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Unsummon through Wrath of God. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 109: Centennial Celebration Part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 278:11


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Soul Net through Unholy Strength. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 109: Centennial Celebration Part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 278:11


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Soul Net through Unholy Strength. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 108: Centennial Celebration Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 276:18


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Simulacrum through Sol Ring. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 108: Centennial Celebration Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 276:18


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Simulacrum through Sol Ring. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 107: Centennial Celebration Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 224:12


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Phantasmal Forces through Rock Hydra. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 107: Centennial Celebration Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 224:12


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Phantasmal Forces through Rock Hydra. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 106: Centennial Celebration Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 221:58


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Meekstone through Pestilence. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 106: Centennial Celebration Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 221:58


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Meekstone through Pestilence. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 105: Centennial Celebration Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 377:17


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Instill Energy through Mana Vault. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 105: Centennial Celebration Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 377:17


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Instill Energy through Mana Vault. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 104: Centennial Celebration Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 224:06


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Goblin Balloon Brigade through Illusionary Mask. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 104: Centennial Celebration Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 224:06


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Goblin Balloon Brigade through Illusionary Mask. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 103: Centennial Celebration Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 248:47


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Dwarven Demolition Team through Gloom. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 103: Centennial Celebration Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 248:47


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Dwarven Demolition Team through Gloom. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 102: Centennial Celebration Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 302:49


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Conservator through Drudge Skeletons. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 102: Centennial Celebration Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 302:49


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Conservator through Drudge Skeletons. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 101: Centennial Celebration Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 234:10


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Black Vise through Consecrate Land. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 101: Centennial Celebration Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 234:10


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian continue their 100th episode Centennial Celebration spectacular with their ongoing review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode they review Black Vise through Consecrate Land. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 100: Centennial Celebration Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 285:14


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian begin the celebration of their 100th episode by discussing their favorite Vintage formats of all time, as well as a review of Limited Edition Alpha. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 100: Centennial Celebration Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 285:14


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian begin the celebration of their 100th episode by discussing their favorite Vintage formats of all time, as well as a review of Limited Edition Alpha. In this episode, they review Air Elemental through Black Lotus. Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 99: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 204:58


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, with bonus Commander 2020 cards! 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:00: Theros Beyond Death Report Card 0:14:00: Ikoria Mechanics 0:47:52: Lurrus of the Dream Den 1:06:25: Lutri, the Spellchaser 1:15:20: Zirda, the Dawnwaker 1:31:45: Sprite Dragon 1:57:25: Heartless Act 2:05:00: Rielle, the Everwise 2:20:20: The Ozolith 2:24:15: Dranith […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 99: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 204:58


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, with bonus Commander 2020 cards! 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:00: Theros Beyond Death Report Card 0:14:00: Ikoria Mechanics 0:47:52: Lurrus of the Dream Den 1:06:25: Lutri, the Spellchaser 1:15:20: Zirda, the Dawnwaker 1:31:45: Sprite Dragon 1:57:25: Heartless Act 2:05:00: Rielle, the Everwise 2:20:20: The Ozolith 2:24:15: Dranith […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 98: Vintage Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 96:57


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss six Vintage scenarios. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:11:20: Scenario 1: Find the Win: Doomsday vs. Dredge 0:30:20: Scenario 2: Sequencing Artifacts: Shops vs. Unknown 0:39:40: Scenario 3: What to Take?: Dredge vs. Stax 0:56:03: Scenario 4: Focus on What Matters: Dredge Mirror 1:05:28: Scenario 5: Speed to Market: Doomsday Mirror 1:24:00: […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 98: Vintage Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 96:57


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss six Vintage scenarios. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:11:20: Scenario 1: Find the Win: Doomsday vs. Dredge 0:30:20: Scenario 2: Sequencing Artifacts: Shops vs. Unknown 0:39:40: Scenario 3: What to Take?: Dredge vs. Stax 0:56:03: Scenario 4: Focus on What Matters: Dredge Mirror 1:05:28: Scenario 5: Speed to Market: Doomsday Mirror 1:24:00: […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 97: Theros Beyond Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 157:34


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Theros Beyond Death, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:40: Throne of Eldraine Report Card 0:27:15: Theros Beyond Death Mechanics 0:31:15: Underworld Breach 1:09:50: Thassa's Oracle 1:23:32: Dryad of the Ilysian Grove 1:36:27: Ashiok, Nightmare Muse 1:45:13: Ox of Agonas 1:50:15: Kuneros, Hound of Athreos 1:57:44: Soul-Guide Lantern 2:13:09: Eidolon of […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 97: Theros Beyond Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 157:34


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Theros Beyond Death, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:40: Throne of Eldraine Report Card 0:27:15: Theros Beyond Death Mechanics 0:31:15: Underworld Breach 1:09:50: Thassa’s Oracle 1:23:32: Dryad of the Ilysian Grove 1:36:27: Ashiok, Nightmare Muse 1:45:13: Ox of Agonas 1:50:15: Kuneros, Hound of Athreos 1:57:44: Soul-Guide Lantern 2:13:09: Eidolon of […]

    So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 96: 2019 Vintage Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 171:32


    Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review the year in Vintage, and award their annual Moxy awards for Best Card, Best Set, Best Deck, and Best Story of 2019. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: The Year in Data 0:45:00: Best Card 1:13:35: Best Set 1:26:27: Best Deck 1:36:29: Story of the Year 2:06:00: Rise of Skywalker Review Total […]

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