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On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob to the show to talk Strixhaven: School of Mages! Learn everything you need to know before you play your Stixhaven prerelease this weekend. Judge Rob covers everything from new and returning mechanics to tricky cards that might trip you up at your event. Trust us, you don't want to play before you listen to this! Judge Rob is all-knowing and all-seeing. He just is. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan say goodbye to Kaldheim -- with a recap of the entire story of the plane (who knew we might end up liking Tyvar?!), a look back at what worked (and what didn't) in draft, and how the set impacted (or didn't) Standard. PLUS: A look ahead to Strixhaven! We'll take a look behind the scenes and learn how the School of Mages was developed, highlighting the big wins -- and big misses. ALSO: sometimes you just can't remember the name of a very important Phyrexian. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan jump into the deep end of Magic the Gathering's newest set: Strixhaven! They do an unboxing of some Strixhaven swag, discuss the new mechanics of the game (hello, Learn!) and talk about the powerful new planeswalkers. PLUS: a recap of last weekend's Kaldheim Championship - including the best decks in Standard and Historic if you're looking to climb the ladder. Also, Meghan hates lawns. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO Sleeve Codes

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a quiz! Yes, that's right! It's the return of the Cosmo Quiz on GLHF! Find out which Magic the Gathering "Player Psychograph" you best identify with and get better insight into you play style and the way you best connect with the game. That, and it's just FUN! PLUS: a preview of this weekend's Kaldheim Championship complete with an overview of the decks we might see in Historic and Standard - and predictions of who will win! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, it's been quite a year, folks! Maria and Meghan look back at one year in pandemic isolation as it relates to Magic the Gathering. Hear their thoughts on the MTG highlights and lowlights of being quarantined, the future of what tournaments might look like post-pandemic, their memories surrounding their first all-digital prereleases and more. It's been a wild ride (to put it mildly) and this episode is chock-full of lots of interesting insights. Plus, Meghan tells a great story about a pidgeon. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan don their black judges' robes and white doilies and settle every Magic the Gathering debate ever. Yes, that's right. They will finally put an end to any arguing about any topic regarding MTG. Consider it a public service. If you and your friend have been locked in a decades-old debate: congratulations! This episode will conclusively solve everything for you. You're welcome, Magic players. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO  

On this episode, Maria and Meghan check in on Standard following last weekend's MPL and Rivals League play! Do we have any exciting new decks with the release of Kaldheim? PLUS: A look back at Time Spiral ahead of the release of Time Spiral Remastered. What exactly WAS Time Spiral all about anyway? Get a refresher! And a check in on all the latest news (and drama) in the Magic community. There's a lot of it! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive into the world of Strixhaven! After a surprise info drop from Wizards of the Coast detailing the five Colleges of the famous Magic school, our intrepid hosts break down the unique attributes of each (and which they'd join!) PLUS: An update from the Arena Open and the VML and a check-in of Kaldheim draft, as we venture deeper into the format. And it's a very, very good format! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a deep dive on the creation of Kaldheim - Magic the Gathering's newest set! Find out how the set came to life and why it took so many years to see the light of day. PLUS: super interesting behind-the-scenes information on the development of specific cards (did you know Toralf went through FIVE different names?!), Mark Rosewater answers questions about the set, and Maria has a memory mind flub of epic proportions. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the top decks hitting Standard - just a few days after the set's official release! Kaldheim has added a few cards into the mix (too few? ask our hosts) and we'll investigate anything new or spicy you might encounter on the ladder -- or want to play yourself! Meghan might just have found her love match! PLUS: an update on Meghan's run through the VML, Maria shares her newest love in Historic, Kaldheim Storytime, and a stunning revelation as to how Wizards came up with the name "Kaldheim" in the first place. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into Kaldheim draft! It's one of the most complicated draft formats in recent memory and there's tons to explore, so you'll definitely want to get as much input as you can on what cards are over-performing and which are under-performing early on in this format. Celebrate Magic the Gathering's newest set by cracking some packs and passing to the left, friends! Find out what commons and uncommons our hosts think should make every deck, if you're in their colors. The more you know! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our February Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Judge Rob returns to give us all the info we'll need to know ahead of this week's Kaldheim prerelease! Get the lowdown on new and returning mechanics and learn how to navigate tricky new cards that are sure to stump even the most pedigreed of players! Fret not, Judge Rob is here to help! PLUS: Maria and Meghan named Cutest and Grossest card of Kaldheim. Be prepared for the new set, friends! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest Tyler Mills to the show! Tyler, besides being an awesome dude in real life, is also a guru of how to play for free on Magic Arena. (He's also got a 67% win rate in Limited! No big deal...) Tyler will teach you how you can play Arena for basically no money at all (really!) and grow your collection at the same time. He's only spent $20 on the game, and he's been going strong for more than a year. Even if you're not super interested in playing for free, Tyler's got lots of tips that will help max out your Arena value - saving you a few bucks here or there, or maximizing your return on cards for your collection. A super eye-opening episode, friends! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO  

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk everything Kaldheim! They'll give you the lowdown on the lore (there's lots of it), the new preview cards (there's lots of them), and show off two preview cards of their own (there's two of them.) Get hyped for Magic's newest set with an introduction to the new and returning mechanics and a look at the first Kaldheim Magic story with Meghan. It's a show so metal, platinum won't know what hit it. Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for the free preview content. Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO  

On this episode, Maria and Meghan ring in the new year with a bunch of questions from listeners! Find out what set they'd invent if they could, what their favorite books of 2020 were, how Maria would fix white, and what to do about a briefcase full of spaghetti. PLUS: Meghan preps for the upcoming Venus and Mercury League by testing Standard - find out what spicy deck she's bringing to the table this Friday! SPECIAL BONUS: Maria...SWEARS...?!?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today and Feel that Happy Feeling! *NEW* GLHF Kitty Speaker Merch! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our January Swag Giveaway! Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Get the Best MTG Gear with UltraPRO