Good Luck High Five

Sharpen your No. 2 pencils and clear your schedule; school is back in session! Maria, Tyler, and special guest Judge Rob are digging into Secrets of Strixhaven , giving you a cheat sheet for the set's trickiest mechanics, cards, and rules. Whether you're a straight-A spellslinger or Witherbloom frog licker, this episode will make sure you don't get caught off guard at your prerelease. PLUS: the Cu...

Wanna know how the Secrets of Strixhaven precon Commander decks actually play? We have the answers! Because we actually played them ! Yeah...we're pretty cool like that. Whether you're looking at picking up Lorehold, Prismari, Witherbloom, Quandrix or Silverquill - we did the homework so you don't have to. PLUS: a surprise unboxing and Maria submits her application to the Julliard School of Ocarin...

School's back for summer - and this time, it's  magical . Like, literally. Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are diving headfirst into Magic's newest set,  Secrets of Strixhaven ! They've got new mechanics, a trailer debut, and one ve...

Strixhaven holds its secrets close - but not for long. Maria, Meghan, and Tyler put on their prognosticating hats and take their best shots at what's coming in Magic's newest set: Secrets of Strixhaven . Scholastic mysteries, big reveals, and even bolder predictions await. Then, Flavor Text Theatre: MadLibs summons a historic figure so revolting it may go down in podcast history. The laughs are re...

After 13+ years slinging spells, GLHF has officially left the battlefield. No, we're not dead — we've ascended . Slay the Spire II has claimed our souls, and frankly? We regret nothing. Long live the Spire. LONG. LIVE. THE SPIRE!!!!!!!!!! ...okay. FINE. We'll talk about TMNT draft. Apparently while we were busy climbing the Spire, the turtles draft format was secretly 🔥fire🔥. If you wrote off th...

You know what they say: two Bens are better than one… but two special Bens? Now that’s a party. This week on Good Luck High Five , Maria and Meghan welcome a double helping of delightful chaos as Ben Wheeler and Ben Ulmer from LoadingReadyRun join the show! The Bens stop by to catch up, crack jokes, and bring a little maple syrup-flavored charm to the table. Come hang out as the crew dives into MT...

Cowabunga, nerds! It's time to recap the pizza-filled madness that was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease. Maria and Tyler share their Sealed decks and detail what worked, what didn't, and what you should look out for in Drafts ahead. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre returns with a classic: Movie Pitches, turtle style. ✨ Support us on Patreon! 🧙 Subscribe to our Commander Channel! 💪 Get sweet...

I hope you like penicillin on your pizza because we're ready to eat some questionable cheesy concoctions at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease ! Judge Rob joins Maria and Meghan to go over the new mechanics and tricky new cards and interactions you might run into as you run through the sewers. Don't head to New York City without this podcast! PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and...

Cowabunga, cardboard crusaders! 🐢🔥 Grab your nunchuks, a vial of green ooze, and a slice of spicy oatmeal pizza (barf) because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is headed to Magic the Gathering! Whether or not you're super stoked to see these turtley teens back in action or not - Maria, Meghan and Tyler are here to showcase the new cards, new mechanics and radical new art from the upcoming set. PLUS:...

Valentine’s Day is almost here and the sparks are flying as Maria, Meghan, and Tyler tap into all the latest news from the Multiverse! From a heart-stopping shake-up in Commander thanks to the newest B&R announcement, to Meghan’s boots-on-the-ground report from Toronto’s Spotlight Series, the crew’s got all the hot goss. PLUS: You’ll also get a handful of Magic-themed Valentines (some better t...

Fresh off Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed , Maria, Meghan, and Tyler break down the moments that lit the fuse on a brand-new competitive Magic season. From an unforgettable Game 4 in the finals to a wildly diverse Standard metagame and an all-international Top 8, hear the biggest stories, boldest plays, and meta-shaping takeaways straight from the folks who were on the (very cold) feature match floor. PL...

Maria's Back, fam! And she's been drafting a lot. So let's talk about it! With the GLHF crew all back together, they share the science behind winning in Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited . From the best P1P1s to the top 10 commons to the secret "mythic uncommons" that punch way above their rarity - this episode is packed with the insights you need to draft smarter, play tighter, and chase that trophy. If yo...

Don’t look directly at this episode - an eclipse is coming. 🌑 Meghan and Tyler share their insights from the Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease, breaking down which cards overperformed, their first impressions on the speed of the format, and just how format-warping the rares might be. PLUS: some hot takes on what could shake up Standard once the set officially lands. We are still running our massive GLHF...

Get ready to LorWIN some games at your prerelease this weekend with the help of Judge Rob! That's right, Magic's newest set Lorwyn Eclipsed is here and Meghan, Tyler and Rob are here to break down the new mechanics, tricky cards, and strange interactions that might pop up as you throw down. PLUS: a chance to win a MASSIVE GLHF/MTG prize package if you email us a screenshot of a donation to support...

Boggarts and Aunties and Changelings, oh my! We’re diving headfirst into Lorwyn Eclipsed with a first look at everything wild, whimsical, and wonderfully weird coming in Magic’s newest set. From a truly magical collaboration with The Jim Henson Company to shiny new mechanics and the return of one of Magic’s most beloved planes, Team GLHF is here to guide you through the space where dawn and dusk c...

The crystal ball is out and the vibes are strong! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler make bold predictions about where Magic the Gathering is headed in 2026, then pour one out for 2025 with a look back at the year’s biggest highlights (and messiest lowlights). To everyone who listened, laughed, argued with us in their car, and supported the show this year, thank you. We love you endlessly. 💖 Keep on keepin...

It’s Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year: the annual Good Luck High Five Chrimby Awards ! We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the very best and the very worst Magic The Gathering had to offer in 2025. From the best cards and best art to the most unforgettable moments (and yes, a few truly cursed stinkers), nothing is safe from Chrimby judgment. So don your gay apparel, strike...

On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Tyler are ready to spandex up and take to the skies for a first look at Magic the Gathering x Marvel Super Heroes - coming summer 2026! Are they feeling a bit of Marvel fatigue or will they be swayed by the gorgeous comic book art treatments of the new cards? But even more importantly, how is Tyler doing after being repeatedly kept in a cage? These burning questi...

What really went down at World Championship 31 this past weekend? We’re bringing you the steaming-hot feature match tea that DOCTORS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT . Maria and Tyler break down the moment everyone’s been arguing about — the infamous takeback — with insights, opinions, and context you won’t get anywhere else...including thoughts from Judge Rob himself. Plus, we zoom out and hit the hi...

World Championship 31 is almost here, and we’re making sure you are ready for every heart-pounding moment! Maria and Meghan break down everything you need to know headed into the biggest Magic tournament of the year - from the players poised to hoist the trophy to the spicy new Standard brews that could crash the party. It’s been an incredible season, and it all comes down to this. Buckle up… it’s...

On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler bend the elements and the draft table as they dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender Limited — a format none of them can stop playing. Hear their favorite strategies, sleeper picks, and color combos so you can walk into your LGS ready to claim the "W" like the true Avatar you are. PLUS: Meghan recaps her time at Desert Bus, and the Maria vs. Tyler bet reache...

Azula always lies — but Maria and Tyler would never … especially when it comes to prerelease chaos! We’re diving into our first look at Magic’s newest Avatar: The Last Airbender set: the overperformers, the underwhelmers, and the “why did I open THIS rare?” moments. And yes — we brought gifts. TWO bonus goodies for Patrons, because we love you more than Sokka loves meat and sarcasm. ✨ Support us...

Water. Earth. Fire. Air… and Judge Rob. Prepare to master all four prerelease elements before you hit your LGS! We’re diving deep into Avatar: The Last Airbender ’s new cards, new mechanics, and the tricky interactions that’ll make your head spin faster than Appa doing a barrel roll. With Judge Rob here, you’ll leave feeling balanced, enlightened, and maybe...just maybe...a little less terrified o...

Flameo, Hotman! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are taking to the skies on their trusty sky bison to explore Magic’s next adventure — Avatar: The Last Airbender! From new mechanics and breathtaking art treatments to beloved characters and iconic moments, this set is packed with heart, humor, and herbal tea. So grab your cabbages, channel your inner Uncle Iroh, and get ready to master the elements. Yip yi...

It’s episode 666, you beautiful little demons! 😈 Join Maria, Meghan, and Tyler as they conjure up the tale of the Satanic Panic — the real-life hysteria that thought D&D summoned demons and Magic cards opened portals to hell. From foregone fear-mongering to modern day mayhem, we’re exorcising the ghosts of moral panic past. Grab your pitchfork, pour a goblet of something red, and settle in fo...