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On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the Magic the Gathering World Championship – with an in-depth look at the Standard decks that excelled and those that fell short. PLUS: a discussion about Yuta Takahashi’s big win, and a look at if Alrund’s Epiphany should be banned. Become a GLH5  Patron   Today & Play in Our Tournaments! Listen to Weekly Magic News with  The Upkeep Bu...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for this weekend’s World Championship with all the info you need to know before you watch! Find out who the 16 players are and what fun stories they have from their Magic careers. Which player has famous bridge-playing parents? Which player thinks they will crush the draft? Which player played Worlds before and did SO badly he got -1 Pro Point?...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan do a deep dive on Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Draft! Hear their woes about not having success on the ladder – and what their plan is to correct course. First plan of action: dive into the data! Using numbers from 17lands.com , our intrepid hosts try to nail down exactly what color pairs to play (and which to avoid) and if any clues can be gained by the success...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their first impressions of Magic the Gathering’s newest set: Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! They’ve both been drafting like fiends (or werewolves?) and have lots of tips to keep in mind as you crack those packs — virtually or otherwise. PLUS: Meghan shares several decks as well as her win-rates to help you better construct your 40-card funsterpi...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob to walk everyone through all the new mechanics, cards and tricky situations you might come across with this week’s release of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! Listen in so you’ll be better prepared for your prerelease! The new day/night mechanic is particularly tricky and you’ll be prepared to tell anyone exactly how it works. Rob also...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan walk through all the new mechanics, keywords and cards from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! Find out what returning mechanic the hosts are most excited for and what new mechanic reminds them of something old. PLUS: Lots of chatter about the incredible art direction in this set, Maria commits to her first cosplay and Meghan is not a “Flat Plane-r”. Become a G...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the brave new world that is Historic after the release of Jumpstart: Historic Horizons! They’ll talk about playing with the new, digital-only cards and what Jumpstart packs were the most fun. Then the discussion turns to the sweetest new decks in Historic as players the world over try to find the best deck to use to destroy the ladder (and have a...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down all the HUGE news about what’s coming up in Magic the Gathering in 2022…and beyond. Now you get the show’s title, right? They’ve got info on all the 2022 sets (Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, Brothers War, etc) and supplemental sets as well (Warhammer 40K Commander decks, et al.) Find out what they’re most (and least!) hyped about i...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a page from the Marvel playbook and tell the origin story of Planeswalkers! These lovable (or hateable) plane traversing folks haven’t always been around — but how did they get to be the way they are today? And what road bumps did the design team have to drive over to get to their final form? The story behind their creation may surprise you! Fille...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about newly previewed cards from the upcoming sets Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (yes, previews have already begun!!) and Innistrad: Crimson Vow. Find out what Maria thinks the new transform mechanic will be when it comes to Werewolves, and what both hosts think of Vampires who date teenagers. PLUS: a check-in of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms draft and a look...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan prepare you for this weekend’s upcoming Challenger Gauntlet with a crash course in current Standard and Historic – plus all the details about what’s on the line for the 24 competitors (hint: it’s a LOT.) PLUS: A peek at the new digital-only cards coming with the release of Jumpstart: Historic Horizons – which is just around the corner...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan tackle one of the biggest Magic the Gathering changes to hit the game…maybe ever? Find out what your hosts think of the decision to include digital-only mechanics in a new Historic set dropping next month. PLUS: Meghan challenges Maria to guess the flavor text she wrote in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, a Summer Secret Lair Superdrop unboxing, and a bas...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the basics of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Draft! Want to know how to dominate on MTG Arena or at your LGS? GLHF is here to help! Learn about the ideal ways to draft all the different archetypes along with tips and tricks to help you take down your foes. PLUS: Meghan talks hiking and Maria wants you know about her baked bones. Become a GLH5  Patro...

On this episode, Maria welcomes super special guest Judge Rob back to the show! Judge Rob gives you the lowdown on all the new & tricky cards in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms that might trip you up as you play the new set. Plus, you might learn a little something about D&D lore along the way! Get ready to ace your next event by knowing all the rules (especially the ones Maria has alre...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a deeper look at Magic the Gathering’s newest set: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms! Hear all about a brand new type of Enchantment (Class cards!), how the hosts feel about rolling a D20 to determine what happens on a card, and what type of character in D&D they’d be! PLUS: Meghan unveils another piece of flavor text she wrote, the conclusio...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan explore the new headlining mechanic of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms: Venture into the Dungeon! How do our hosts feel about this flavorful (and weird!) new set of cards that will accompany Magic the Gathering’s new D&D flavored set. PLUS: A first look at some of the newest cards to be previewed, Meghan shows off some REAL flavor text that she wrote...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan endeavor to answer the all-time important question: “What even IS an esport?!” But more importantly: how do you BE an esport? Could Magic ever really hope to truly battle in the “esports” arena – or was it doomed to fail? Find out! PLUS: Strixhaven Storytime with Meghan and the return of Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! Become a GL...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan throw an end of the school year pizza party, complete with an AMA from listeners! Come hang out as our hosts pretend to go on summer break by kicking back with some za and some Claws and answering your burning questions. PLUS: A recap of our dynamic duo’s weekend Modern Horizons II prerelease on Spelltable. Become a GLH5  Patron   Today & Play in Our Tou...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down last weekend’s Strixhaven Championship and highlight the decks that are the best-positioned on the MTG Arena ladder right now! If you want to climb the ranks, we’ve got the (totally busted) decks for you! Especially if you like Historic! PLUS: A look at some more casual and fun Arena events on the horizon that you don’t want to miss! S...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan put on their Car Talk hats (don’t draft like my brother!) to chat mechanics in Magic the Gathering. What are some of the all-time greats over the years? How about some of the all-time not-so-greats? And what makes a good mechanic, exactly? Find out! You won’t want to miss this interesting and illuminating discussion on how to craft an excellent Magic c...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share a smorgasbord of Magical goodness! First, Maria will tell the tale of beating a fan-favorite Hall of Famer in MTG Arena’s Draft Challenge. Then, your hosts will walk you through all the details about Modern Horizons II and why it’s so (SQUIRREL!!!) amazing. Next, Meghan will regale you with stories about the newest MH2  planeswalker on the block,...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give their reactions to the huge news bombshell that hit the Magic the Gathering community this past week: the changes to Organized Play. What does the future of Magic look like without an official (or thriving) pro scene? What can we expect for the future of sanctioned tournaments like MagicFests or the Pro Tour? What do our hosts hope will happen in 2023? How do...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you stoked for a “Summer of Legend” by previewing all the new Magic the Gathering sets heading our way this summer! Get all the deets on Modern Horizons II and Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, the new D&D themed set! PLUS: Maria tells tales of a woe-ridden Sealed Arena Open weekend, your hosts re-evaluate Strixhaven draft (with an updated li...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for the Arena Sealed Open this weekend! Our hosts have got some surefire tips to improve your Sealed deckbuilding in Strixhaven! It’s a very strange Sealed format and you’d better go in prepared. PLUS: Meghan highlights some superfun Best-of-One decks she’s been rocking on the ladder that aren’t boring. Yes, you read that ri...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan…attempt…to dive face first into a new Standard format following the release of Strixhaven: School of Mages. They run into a few stumbling blocks, however, given that the format dosen’t seem to be changing! NOT TO WORRY! Our intrepid hosts have uncovered some fun new decks in Standard (which may or may not be good) that definitely have spirit. PLU...