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On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive even deeper (is it possible?!) into the backstory of Kamigawa and learn about some really cool characters (and new art…on Sagas?!!!) just recently revealed. PLUS: Are you smarter than an R&D’er? The hosts give you a quiz to see how much you know about the lingo of Magic’s R&D team. BONUS: Maria freaks Meghan out within 4 minutes of t...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a journey into the past — of Kamigawa! Find out why so many Magic players love this storied plane and what happened story-wise in the first Kamigawa block. They’ll also look at the Top 20 Most Iconic cards from original Kamigawa block and how they’ve impacted the game (and continue to do so to this day!) Meghan’s also got a Storytime t...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome (??) 2022 with happy, open arms (???) and get their first chance to dish about Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Hear all about the new cards (including a new planeswalker) and a preview of at least one beloved, returning mechanic. PLUS: Meghan wraps up the Innistrad story – and she has some BEEFS, people! And Maria is here to really bring down your new year,...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate the year that was 2021 by handing out the most coveted awards in Magic, the Chrimbys. What card will win for Best Art? How about Worst Name? Or Least Missed? Decks are also up for awards — as are the best and worst Magic moments of the year. Come hang out as the year winds down and Maria and Meghan eat the most disgusting Little Debbie snack cakes...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan count down the Top 10 Magical Moments of 2021 – some good, some bad! Say what you like about 2021, it cannot be denied that it sure was one heck of a year for Magic the Gathering. Will  your  favorite moment of the year be included? Listen and find out! Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with  The Upkeep Buy Some Sweet  GLHF Merch Che...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan slam themselves face-first into Magic’s newest format: Alchemy! Or is it AlCHemy? Who can really say for sure? The ladies show you a bunch of cool new decks to try in the format – highlighting some of the best-performing new cards to hit MTG Arena. PLUS: a fun new soup recipe for family holiday gatherings and a Randomizer segment that will really make...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the brand new format to hit MTG Arena: Alchemy! What does this new digital-only Standard mean for the future of Magic? What will rebalancing cards mean for the meta? What new cards have already been introduced? And, the most important question: is this all good or bad? The answer to that may just be “yes.” PLUS: highlights from the Innistrad...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for this weekend’s Innistrad Championship that’ll be played in Standard and Historic. Find out what decks the players might bring to the table and if  anything can beat the pairing of red and blue in either format. PLUS: a preview of this spring’s new Un-Set: Unfinity! and Maria has one heck of a cold. Become a GLH5  Patron   Toda...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into the data that is Crimson Vow draft! Find out where you’re going wrong (or going right) when it comes to making the picks for your 40-card masterpiece. Our hosts tell you what the best commons are, what the best cards are in each archetype, and which rares you should let wheel. PLUS: Meghan fills us in on the current Magic story (spooky bloody...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their first thoughts of Magic’s newest set: Innistrad: Crimson Vow! It’s a vampire wedding for the ages, but does draft hold up? What about sealed? Hear stories from the pair’s prerelease as well as early Limited data from 17lands. PLUS: Meghan reveals some flavor text she wrote for the set and the gang wonders if vampires continue to grow...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob to help everyone navigate their Crimson Vow prerelease! Rob’s here to help you understand the new mechanics and tricky new cards found in Magic’s newest set. Even if you’re a veteran of the game, you’re sure to learn something that will help you crush your opponent’s very souls. PLUS: Cutest Card and Grossest Ca...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a first look at Magic the Gathering’s newest set: Crimson Vow! Hear all about the new cards and mechanics & see a brand new, exclusive GLHF preview card! PLUS: Meghan updates us all on exactly  what is going on with this vampire wedding on Innistrad and Maria calls Edgar Markov a “soggy raisin.” But honestly, he’s more of a crispy...

On this episode, Maria makes some bold predictions on what type of mechanics, cards and flavor we’re going to see with the upcoming release of Innistrad: Crimson Vow! Will she be shockingly right or terribly, irrevocably wrong? You’ll have to listen to find out – previews start this week! PLUS: Meghan wraps up Storytime on Innistrad with the final chapters of what happens on Magi...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you all caught up on the Magic Story on Innistrad with the release of Midnight Hunt! Find out what’s been happening on everyone’s favorite spooky plane with all the day/night swapping shenanigans and with self-hating werewolf Arlinn Kord. PLUS: your intrepid hosts play a game of crack-a-pack Trick-or-Treat and a brand new segment is introduced: Scr...

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...