Podcast appearances and mentions of michael j flores

This week, Lanny hits the road to play a 42 person tournament in New Jersey. In the car joining him is Andy Levine. Plus bonus chats with Mike Harris, Rich Bucey, and of course, Michael J Flores.Lots of chat spanning deck selection for sweaty tournaments, comp REL for Premodern tournaments and more! Audio is gonna be a little shakey this episode due to technical constraints.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/

Introducing a new podcast from Michael J Flores and Lanny Huang! We'll be covering Premodern and broader magic topics. In this episode we're joined on the road home from NA Premodern Champs by runner up, Etai Kurtzman, as well as side event 5-8th place Fpawlusz. We talk prep for the event, UW dreadnought, and our Lobstercon experience in general. (apologies for the slightly robotic voices, had to clamp down on background noise from the car really hard)

Esteemed guest and legend Michael J. Flores returns to Arena Craft! The discussion goes many places - Alchemy, the Arena economy, pro play, and lots of reflections from the last 25 years. It's always a treat to have Michael on and hear the places his mind goes. Enjoy!We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and untapped.gg, get your free download of the software here: untapped.ggIf you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.Find Arena Craft on:PatreonDiscordTwitterTwitchYouTubeFacebookEmail UsThis show features the track 'Cascade' by Kubbi which is licensed under a Creative Commons License.Find Kubbi's amazing music at kubbimusic.com

This week, we have an absolute legend of a content creator on the show – Michael J Flores! He is known for his prolific articles, including perhaps the most famous MTG article of all time, "Who's The Beatdown?" Michael J still writes, currently for Coolstuffinc, and also hosts several podcasts, of which Top Level Podcast is a Crafty Host fave.This week, we're discussing the SCG Satellite Standard tournaments from the past week, and there is a clear 3-deck format trend emerging: Izzet Turns, Monogreen Aggro, and Monowhite Aggro. We discuss how these decks are positioned, whether black-based control decks have any place in the meta, and a whole lot else about card choices and implications for these decks!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.Find Arena Craft on:PatreonDiscordTwitterTwitchYouTubeFacebookEmail UsThis show features the track 'Cascade' by Kubbi which is licensed under a Creative Commons License.Find Kubbi's amazing music at kubbimusic.com

Pro Tour Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin and newly minted Players Tour competitor Michael J Flores talk all the new Pioneer Deck Lists!

Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe dig into Theros: Beyond Death UGH PREVIEWS I GUESS EVEN THOUGH I REALLY WANT TO STILL CALL THEM SPOILERS (we don't do unofficial spoilers on the show!), then talk about the Banned and Restricted updates and what they mean for Pioneer specifically, and competitive Magic as a whole! Sign up to play the Magic: Legends MMORPG beta in 2020! The BR Announcement Where They Actually Banned Something Michael J. Flores' PTQ Winning Simic Flash Deck in Pioneer! Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe dig into Theros: Beyond Death UGH PREVIEWS I GUESS EVEN THOUGH I REALLY WANT TO STILL CALL THEM SPOILERS (we don't do unofficial spoilers on the show!), then talk about the Banned and Restricted updates and what they mean for Pioneer specifically, and competitive Magic as a whole! Sign up to play the Magic: Legends MMORPG beta in 2020! The BR Announcement Where They Actually Banned Something Michael J. Flores' PTQ Winning Simic Flash Deck in Pioneer! Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

For Part 2, Michael J Flores showed up with cake from Carlos's bakery in Hoboken to celebrate his PTQ win -- more than 23 years after his first PTQ win -- as is the tradition in NY. Topics included the PreTQ, PTQ, and what makes a good Magic format. Followed by some spoilerific discussion of the season finale of WATCHMEN as well as the first three parts of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. Simic Flash by Michael J Flores 2 Aether Gust 2 Brazen Borrower 2 Mystical Dispute 1 Negate 3 Quench 3 Sinister Sabotage 4 Frilled Mystic 2 Hydroid Krasis 4 Growth Spiral 4 Nightpack Ambusher 4 Nissa, Who Shakes the World 3 Paradise Druid 4 Breeding Pool 2 Castle Vantress 2 Fabled Passage 7 Forest 7 Island 4 Temple of Mystery Sideboard 1 Ugin, the Ineffable 2 Aether Gust 2 Mystical Dispute 2 Hydroid Krasis 4 Cavalier of Thorns 2 Lovestruck Beast 2 Shifting Ceratops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support

Brian David-Marshall (aka BDM) and Michael J. Flores (aka MichaelJ) [aka co-hosts of the longest-running Magic podcast in the game] get together outside Montasy Comics NYC where MichaelJ can normally be found FNMing his heart out. This Friday brought a different mission. Mike was preparing for what we assume is a lame duck Standard format with a PTQ on his docket for Sunday -- ONE DAY BEFORE A MUCH ANTICIPATED BANNED ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD SHAKE THE FORMAT BY ITS LAPELS. *It is important to note that 5th Avenue in the heart of midtown is miles away from the quaint and cozy corner of Waverly and Gay or the peaceful shores of the Hudson River in Hoboken. NYC was in full throat with actual f***ing jackhammers, ambulances, and hobo commentary.* Mike was taking the night off from his beloved FNM to just test for the PTQ and there were plenty of options on the table -- including Karn? -- to deal with what should be Oko's last hurrah. In the meanwhile Mike and BDM took the opportunity to be spectacularly wrong by guessing which cards would get crushed by WotC's banhammer before this podcast is even posted on Monday. How'd we do? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support

On the day of BDM getting to play with Throne of Eldraine cards for the very first time he sat down with Pro Tour champion and Hall of Famer Zvi Mowshowitz to get his first takes on the new Limited format. After the draft, BDM and Michael J. Flores connect to talk about the draft (***spoilers*** it did not go well) and discuss the cards Mike is thinking about buying from Face to Face Games for this new Standard format. After that the two discuss the new fall TV season and what they have been watching so far. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support

This podcast contains no actual modern Mardu Burn list but it does eventually get around to why not. There is extensive Magic talk though as your hosts Brian David-Marshall and Michael J. Flores both had a topic of interest. BDM wanted to dwell on some of the new cards spoiled from Throne of Eldraine — specifically the possibility of the Adventure mechanic allowing for a Rube Goldberg-like buyback mechanic on the spell side. MichaelJ was talking on the eve of a large local MCQ — no PTQ — wait? still an MCQ? — and he was in full pyro mode talking about his beloved burn deck and all the various permutations from Rakdos to Boros to Naya and even the apocryphal Mardu Burn. After well more than an hour of Magic talk they turn their attention to what shows they have been watching — which for two very busy guys is a disturbingly large amount of television content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support

Michael J Flores and Brian David-Marshall are reunited and MichaelJ doesn’t feel so good. The classic line-up for Magic’s longest-running podcast is back together after a brief interruption. MichaelJ was away on vacation and after sleeping on a boat for close to two weeks he has been diagnosed with landsickness — which apparently is not what happens when you miss Lan D Ho but something much more serious. The guys decided to celebrate by playing a little FNM. Mike played his MonoGreen Standard deck that BDM refers to as “last year’s model” while Brian opts for a little Core set draft. First couple of minutes are pretty noisy as “Table for 8” is a lot louder than one for two. After the noisy intro the guys take it to the streets after their rounds to recount the evening and then talk about the future of WPNQs, PTQs and all things related to the recent OP announcements. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support

This week Joey and bigheadjoe discuss what they expect to see at Mythic Championship II: London and break down their top 10 favorite cards from #MTGWAR War of the Spark! LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Promo Code "YO5" to receive 5% off your purchase! Support YMTGT on Patreon!"Top 8 Exciting Ways to Amass Your Army" by Michael J. Flores KMC's "Sleeve Jobs" ad Ravnica - War of the Spark NOW AVAILABLE! Buy the new Magic novel so they'll keep making them! The only thing better than Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God is INFINITE Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

This week Joey and bigheadjoe discuss what they expect to see at Mythic Championship II: London and break down their top 10 favorite cards from #MTGWAR War of the Spark! LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Promo Code "YO5" to receive 5% off your purchase! Support YMTGT on Patreon!"Top 8 Exciting Ways to Amass Your Army" by Michael J. Flores KMC's "Sleeve Jobs" ad Ravnica - War of the Spark NOW AVAILABLE! Buy the new Magic novel so they'll keep making them! The only thing better than Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God is INFINITE Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God Featuring music by Spruke http://twitter.com/NewSpruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

This week Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the Mythic Invitational, bhj's hatred of Esper Control (as the pilot for a change!), and #MTGWAR War of the Spark spoilers! (Yes we call them "spoilers" not "previews" now and forever, Amen.) OH YEAH AND DID YOU KNOW THEY MADE A WAR OF THE SPARK NOVEL? LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Promo Code "YO5" to receive 5% off your purchase! Support YMTGT on Patreon!32. Dudes. Seriously? Preorder _Ravnica - War of the Spark_ Today! Michael J. Flores Gives Joey a Stern Talking-To About Dreadhorde Arcanist in Modern Burn Featuring music by Spruke http://twitter.com/NewSpruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

This week Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the Mythic Invitational, bhj's hatred of Esper Control (as the pilot for a change!), and #MTGWAR War of the Spark spoilers! (Yes we call them "spoilers" not "previews" now and forever, Amen.) OH YEAH AND DID YOU KNOW THEY MADE A WAR OF THE SPARK NOVEL? LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Promo Code "YO5" to receive 5% off your purchase! Support YMTGT on Patreon!32. Dudes. Seriously? Preorder _Ravnica - War of the Spark_ Today! Michael J. Flores Gives Joey a Stern Talking-To About Dreadhorde Arcanist in Modern Burn Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

Michael J Flores might just have an opinion on what decks are best in Modern and Standard. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

In this episode, your hosts Brian David-Marshall and Michael J. Flores take to the streets (and parks) of Hoboken, NJ jacked up on some nitro cold brew coffee that Michael J. is (justifiably) hyperbolic about. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support

Shaun Penrod is the host of the top rated Magic: The Gathering podcast, MTG Pro Tutor. The Professor runs the #1 MTG related YouTube channel, Tolarian Community College, and is the first repeat guest on MTG Pro Tutor. (Even though technically he's the host of this episode.) ;) Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Shaun Penrod when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor today! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep100 100 GIVE AWAY!! Visit www.mtgprotutor.com/episode100 First Set Tempest block Favorite Set Future Sight / Innistrad Favorite Card Akroma's Memorial Avacyn, Angel of Hope Level Up Moment Reading an article by Michael J. Flores about casting instants on your own turn. Best Format Standard Connect With Shaun Penrod Twitter: @ShaunPenrod Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com 100 GIVE AWAY!! Visit www.mtgprotutor.com/episode100

Autumn Burchett broke onto the Magic scene with an 11th place finish at her first ever Pro Tour, Pro Tour Battle For Zendikar. Now a silver level pro player she is looking to follow up this early achievement with more top finishes. Autumn lives in Bristol. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Autumn Burchett when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor today! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep92 First Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Set Shadows Over Innistrad Favorite Card Pack Rat What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? It's always changing. Early Challenge Tilting. You have to be actively aware of tilting in order to combat it and not let it affect your game-play. Level Up Moment Borrowed an Affinity deck and won a win-a-Goyf event. What Autumn learned was when to play around cards and when not play around them. It's a fine line but sometimes you need to commit and force your opponent to have the answer and sometimes you need to play around the answer.  Autumn played very well at this event and really feel she leveled up her understanding of playing around cards. Worst Moment Pro Tour Atlanta. Autumn neglected basic self-care and it manifested in her results. She learned that sleep, food, hydration and adequate breaks between rounds are crucial to keeping your mind sharp for a long day of Magic. Proudest Magic Moment Pro Tour Battle For Zendikar. Autumn made 11th place at her first ever Pro Tour! Biggest Mistake Players Make Not knowing your role. Identifying whether you are the beatdown player or not is crucial. This section is a must listen! Improvement Suggestions If you are just getting into Magic, watch streams. That's the cheapest way to improve. Ozman, Darkest Mage and LSV are all great streamers who explain what they do so you can understand. Magic Resource Who's the beatdown? by Michael J. Flores Eight core principles of "Who's the beatdown?" by Michael J. Flores Limited Resources 239 Twitch Ozman Darkest Mage LSV Connect With Autumn Burchett Twitter: @autumnoftheveil Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com Sponsors

Michael J Flores and BDM resume discussing M15 and turn next to Black to see how much more oppressive things might become. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support

After his trip to Valencia, PT Historian Brian David-Marshall rejoins "noted JayBoosh apologist" Michael J. Flores for a podcast at the Top 8 Magic offices. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support