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On the Throne Sep 03, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan put on their prediction hats in a heroic attempt to make some big called shots when it comes to Throne of Eldraine – Magic’s new Fall set! Find out how they design the new Fey planeswalker Oko, what new mechanics they invent for this fairy tale plane, and – most importantly – what they will end up being 100% right about. PLUS: What does Modern post-Hogaak look like? And will it survive the advent of Historic? Hear our hosts’ thoughts and hot takes!

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Aww, Craps! Aug 27, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the wild and wacky fun that was MagicFest Vegas! From chaos side drafts to cheating to winning money at the craps table – our hosts did it all! PLUS: They’ll update you on the winners of all the big events, break down the changes coming to Modern after the Banned & Restricted announcement, and a look back at the year that was in Magic through Mark Rosewater’s “2019 Year in Design” article!

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Divide the Cookie Aug 20, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the HUGE changes coming to Magic the Gathering Organized Play. What exactly are the changes? What do they mean for the future of the game? How will they impact how you play? This show answers all of those questions and MORE! After listening, you’ll have an excellent grip on what Magic will look like coming up next year. If you were confused reading the 20-page article posted on the Mothership – you’re not alone! But you’ll feel much better after listening to this episode. ALSO: very important cookie battles.

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Speedy Delivery Aug 13, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan dip into the GLH5 mailbag to answer listener questions! Find out who they’re excited about in Commander, what their favorite ice cream flavors are, and why Meghan gets up on her high horse about Hogwarts houses. PLUS: Modern Horizons MadLibs and a whole lot of jokes that’ll keep you company for your favorite hour every week. Remember to head to the Arena channel on our Discord if you’re a Patron to sign up to battle Maria on Thursday evening!

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Commanding 2019 Aug 06, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan head for the waters of Commander 2019! They’ll share two *exclusive* GLH5 preview cards with you and let you in on all the secrets of the Morph pre-con deck featuring Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer. PLUS: an in-depth discussion on the London Mulligan (or should we just say “the mulligan”?) after living with it for a few months. Is it too busted? Is it busted in just the right ways? Is it making game play better or worse? Find out! You’ll also get details about a GP Minneapolis Meet & Greet with the ladies!

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City of Butts Jul 30, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the wonderful week that was Mythic Championship IV in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain! Find out about all of the best Modern decks, spicy new decks, and if Hogaak should get the ban hammer or not. Oh, and everyone has a nice butt. It must be a rule or they kick you out of Barcelona. PLUS: Modern Horizons draft insights from the MC and Maria & Meghan play a super fun game of Guess That Deck in a brand new Flavor Text Theatre!

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Down the Eldraine Jul 23, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan are HYPED for the announcement of Magic the Gathering’s new set: The Throne of Eldraine! They’ll talk about the new art, booster packs, and special goodies you can expect in this upcoming Dark Fairy Tale set. PLUS: The hype level only intensifies as soon as our two hosts discuss this weekend’s marquee event: Mythic Championship IV! It’s Modern Horizons booster draft! It’s Modern! It’s a big tournament and stuff! Find out who our hosts think will take the whole thing down and which decks will end with excellent records. SPECIAL BONUS: screaming owls and a chance to win an amazing prize package!

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The Voice Jul 16, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into the brave new world of Standard and showcase a ton of new decks that are made possible by the release of Magic Core Set 2020! Our hosts will break the decks down and find the one that best suits your play style. PLUS: Our two lovely ladies audition for the roles of various planeswalker voice lines on Magic Arena. Will one of them get to be the next Karn? Or how about Ashiok?! You be the judge! BONUS: A very special announcement about a bunch of exciting new benefits for Patrons of the show!

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Next on Netflix Jul 09, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Magic Core Set 2020 to the world by hitting up some Arena Sealed events! But what about a traditional paper prerelease? Our hosts have some opinions on what should be changed so those events at your LGS are a big draw once again. You’ll also hear their first impressions of MTG’s newest format! But, uh oh, it looks like they disagree big time! PLUS: very special guest Magic VonExpert, the Magic expert, returns once again – but this time he’s not showcasing preview cards, he’s got some BIG news about a few exciting Magic-themed Netflix series! You won’t want to miss this segment. Seriously. EXTRA BONUS: new Standard decks hit the table – but which are the best? Find out!

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Core’s No Bore! Jul 02, 2019

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On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob back to the show (wasn’t he just here?!) to talk Magic Core Set 2020! The M20 Prerelease is coming up this weekend and you’ll want to be ready to handle all the tricky rules and card interactions that might come your way. Think you’re good since core sets are simpler? Think again! M20 is chock full of interesting cards and neat corner cases you might see pop up. PLUS: Cutest Card and Grossest Card are crowned and Rob has a message about letting people enjoy things!

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