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Perpetually Yours Aug 03, 2021

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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! BONUS: Your lovely hosts chat about the reality of time and space as well as The Green Knight (for patrons only). Just your average Tuesday, amirite?!

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A Digital Dilemma Jul 27, 2021

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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 basketball update because I guess we do those now?

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AFR Draft Guide Jul 20, 2021

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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.

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Forgotten Rules Jul 13, 2021

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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 already messed up!) and feel confident in your ability to play the game correctly. It’s the Judge Rob way, folks!

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We’ve Got Class (Enchantments) Jul 06, 2021

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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 conclusion of Strixhaven Storytime and Maria writes some MadLibs!

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Venture Into This Podcast Jun 29, 2021

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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 for this set and Maria unveils the secret name of this podcast.

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What Even IS an Esport? Jun 22, 2021

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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!

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Pizza Party AMA Jun 15, 2021

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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.

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C’mon in, the Water’s Fine Jun 08, 2021

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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! SPECIAL BONUS: your intrepid hosts write Die Hard 10.

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The Mechanics of Mechanics Jun 01, 2021

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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 card.

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