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The Masters of Modern

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Previously "The Masters of Modern" The MMCast is your weekly insight into the various Magic: the Gathering formats, with hosts Alex Kessler, Ben Bateman and Michael Grothe. We break down all aspects of the game, from deck archetypes to new releases, deck techs and predictions!

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M21 Spoiler Season is Here! 12.06.2020 1:08:15

Alex is joined by Michael and Marshall to discuss the first round of M21 Spoilers! Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/KessWylie Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram: @BenBatemanMedia Twitch: Twitch.tv/BenBatemanS...

Companions changed and a Historic/Standard shakeup 05.06.2020 1:18:30

Alex, Ben, and Michael discuss the bans in Standard and the rules change to Companions. Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/KessWylie Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram: @BenBatemanMedia Twitch: Twitch.tv/BenBat...

Is Modern Supposed to be a Rotating Format? 28.05.2020 54:41

With all the powerful sets constantly coming out, along with regular bans, has Modern abandonned it's stake as an eternal format? Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/KessWylie Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram:...

The Best Boros Cards EVER 21.05.2020 1:18:44

Alex, Ben, and Michael are counting down the best Boros cards in light of the first one's ever to be banned, Zirda and Winota. Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/KessWylie Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram: @B...

Simic is Magic's Best Color Pair & Discussing the newest format - Gladiator 07.05.2020 49:10

From bottom of the barrel to the top of the heap, Simic has been on a wild power creep these last 18 months. Also, there's a new format on Arena that we are excited to play - Gladiator. Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitc...

Ikoria Set Review Finale - Mutate Edition 01.05.2020 1:07:47

Time to tackle Magic's most complicated mechanic. Will we be mutating in Modern? Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/KessWylie Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram: @BenBatemanMedia Twitch: Twitch.tv/BenBatemanStr...

Ikoria Set Review, part 2 24.04.2020 59:42

This week, we discuss whether Companions are ruining Magic, why Kess has such screen name drama on twitch, and we continue to review Ikoria for Modern! Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/KessWylie Ben: Twitter: @benb...

Ikoria Set Review, part 1 16.04.2020 55:07

Ben is back and we're excited to talk all about the crazy new magic set, Ikoria. Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/Kessco Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram: @BenBatemanMedia Twitch: Twitch.tv/BenBatemanStream...

All about Companions! w/ Shivam Bhatt 09.04.2020 1:41:36

Alex and special guest Shivam Bhatt discuss the exciting, and controversial, Companion mechanic! YouTube: YouTube.com/TheMmcast Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Shivam Bhatt: Twitter: @GhirapurGears Check out his podcast Casual Magic! Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wyl...

Ikoria Mechanics Reaction 04.04.2020 58:26

A brand new set has dropped and we are eager to discuss the new mechanics and fun surprises that will be coming soon to a local game store near you! YouTube: YouTube.com/TheMmcast Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/K...

FIXED - The Best Planeswalkers in Modern 28.03.2020 1:29:01

Originally a glitch led to the wrong episode being posted but now we have the right one up, thanks for understanding! We count down the top 20 Planeswalkers ever for Modern, and things get contentious. Let us know what you think; what are your top Walkers? Did we overrate or underrate any? What did we miss? YouTube: YouTube.com/TheMmcast Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast D...

Teaching New Players w/ Mike Lawton 20.03.2020 51:27

Guest Host Mike Lawton joins Alex to explain how best to teach new players the joy of Magic YouTube: YouTube.com/TheMmcast Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/Kessco Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram: @BenBatem...

Best Magic Mechanics of All Time - As Voted on By YOU! 13.03.2020 1:07:47

YouTube: YouTube.com/TheMmcast Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/Kessco Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia Instagram: @BenBatemanMedia Twitch: Twitch.tv/BenBatemanStreams Michael: Twitter @Dudardd Website: kess.co/themm...

Hot Decks from Reno 06.03.2020 43:26

Alex and Ben discuss the latest rounds of Modern tournaments and reflect on Kess's adventures at the convention. YouTube: YouTube.com/TheMmcast Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/Kessco Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanmedia...

What World Championship Cards Are Going to Splash in Modern and Pioneer 20.02.2020 45:26

Alex and Ben are excited to discuss the highlights of the 2020 World Championships and the cards from Standard they are most excited to see in Modern and Pioneer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Underutilized All Stars of Modern 14.02.2020 1:01:01

Masters of Pioneer 2020 Metagame First Look 07.02.2020 1:28:55

Alex and Michael dive into the results of the MPQ Brussels and Nagoya to learn how the Pioneer format is shaping up. YouTube: YouTube.com/TheMmcast Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/themmcast Instagram: @TheMMCast Kess: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @Kess_Wylie Twitch: Twitch.tv/Kessco Ben: Twitter: @benbatemanm...

Gonna Jund 'em Out! w/ Yair Villanueva 30.01.2020 1:03:06

Michael is joined by Jund aficionado Yair Villanueva to take a look at Modern's ever-present midrange deck. How is the deck doing in the current metagame? How are the matchups? Please take the MMCast Audience survey! https://forms.gle/4z9Z4NA2Ye7BDRxv7 Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images!...

Theros: Beyond Death Modern Set Review part 2 24.01.2020 48:47

Ben and Michael break down the second half of the most interesting cards in the new Theros: Beyond Death Please take the MMCast Audience survey! https://forms.gle/4z9Z4NA2Ye7BDRxv7 Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Mast...

What To Do Now That My Deck Is Banned (Mox Opal, Oko, Lattice Banned!) 18.01.2020 1:28:10

Oko, Opal, and Lattice are Banned! Alex and Michael go deep on how these bannings will shake up Modern! Please take the MMCast Audience survey! https://forms.gle/4z9Z4NA2Ye7BDRxv7 Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Maste...

Theros Spoiler Season! GET HYPED! 09.01.2020 53:31

Ben and Michael discuss the hottest spoilers to come out so far from Theros: Beyond Death Please take the MMCast Audience survey! https://forms.gle/4z9Z4NA2Ye7BDRxv7 Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Masters of Modern F...

Pioneer Bans and Commanderfest DC! 19.12.2019 1:28:47

Alex reflects on Commanderfest DC and the gang discusses the latest round of Pioneer bans. Please take the MMCast Audience survey! https://forms.gle/4z9Z4NA2Ye7BDRxv7 Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Masters of Modern...

End of Year Mail Bag! 12.12.2019 1:04:24

Let's get to some listener questions about Modern, Pioneer, Commander, and...Olive Oil? Please take the MMCast Audience survey! https://forms.gle/4z9Z4NA2Ye7BDRxv7 Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Masters of Modern Fac...

Secret Lairs and Pioneer Bans! 11.12.2019 48:59

Please take the MMCast Audience survey! https://forms.gle/4z9Z4NA2Ye7BDRxv7 Join The MMCast Patreon https://www. Patreon.com/TheMMCast Follow us on YouTube - Every Friday we release a video of this podcast with card images! Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on the Official Masters of Modern Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/17038... Also please make sure to follow...

Is Green the Best Color in Magic? 28.11.2019 1:02:58

The gang debates the ascendancy of Green to the throne of Magic. Is this a new phase or a permanent position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices