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On this episode, Maria and Meghan record from the epicenter of the current crisis in Minneapolis, MN -- giving their white listeners tips on how to be an anti-racist, support systemic change, and raise up the voices and work of BIPOC all around the world and within the Magic community. Anything you are able to do helps! Want to know how to talk to your family about why this is important? Meghan has a letter for you to email around! Want to know where to put your dollars to do the most good? There are links in the show notes! Want to know some good books to read, movies to watch or podcasts to listen to for education or fun? Our hosts have some great ideas. If you're a listener or color, don't worry. You don't have to sit through those tips. You're good! You can skip ahead in the podcast to 22:47 where we've got some Magic talk for you about the recent rules changes and bannings. GLHF knows that sometimes you just need to check out and enjoy some entertainment -- because that's important, too. Thank you to everyone who's been there for the show -- now let's be there for the people who need us the most. Because Black Lives Matter. **Please note, our new office building burned during the recent civil unrest in Minneapolis and suffered severe flood damage. We don’t know if or when we’ll be able to be back in that building. We still plan to find a new home somewhere (hopefully soon) and will honor all donations to our Gods of Theros Wall Fund. Your names will be up on whatever wall we end up having! Thank you for your tremendous support, we love you all.** Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our June Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Please help promote racial justice by donating to these amazing organizations: Migizi Radio (MPLS Indigenous People’s Radio Station, destroyed in the fires) Lake Street Clean Up (The area of town hardest hit by the fires, many minority-owned businesses were lost) Reclaim the Block (Organizes policies that strengthen community-led safety initiatives and reduce reliance on police departments)

On this episode, Maria and Meghan hit the Historic queues to give you some tips on sweet decks to play in Arena's newest permanent ladder format. They'll let you know what the best decks are as well as some fun ones to keep things interesting. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre Movie Pitches returns for the first time in what feels like forever, Meghan watches a boat load of Disney, and Maria contemplates the nature of reality. Become a God of Theros & Donate to the New Office Fund! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Look! It’s our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our June Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate the prerelease...or is it the post-release...or is it just the release...of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Delayed due to COVID-19, paper prerelease packs were released out into the wild last weekend and our hosts got their grubby little mitts on a couple of them! Listen in as the ladies crack their boosters and plan what their Sealed decks will look like -- and prepare to do battle against one another on Arena! What would you build with their pools? PLUS: A very special update about Maria's Mythic Month and Meghan is visited by a quarantine rabbit. Become a God of Theros & Donate to the New Office Fund! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! 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 Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan open up their Magic diaries and share what they've been playing in both Standard and Draft on the MTG Arena ladder. Maria has a pretty lofty goal to hit this month, so let's cheer her on! Listen to find out what she's playing. PLUS: Companions: hot or not? Join in on the debate about whether they're overpowered, should have even been printed, or fine as the format adapts. What do you think? Hear our hosts' opinions in this HOT TAKE segment! SPECIAL BONUS: Super exciting news about a new office space for GLHF and how you can get your name on their Wall of Heroes. Become a God of Theros & Donate to the New Office Fund! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! 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 Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom Read Eric Froehlich's Companion Open Letter

On this episode, Maria and Meghan walk you through the best deck in Ikoria: Jeskai Lukka (feat. Yorion)! But if that's not your jam (or your jelly) don't worry - they'll also give you tons of other fun options for decks to play that are lurking just below the surface and can still get those wins on the ladder. PLUS: find out what fun decks you can draft in this format that are a little off the beaten path but a total blast to play. And, don't you worry, you'll get an update on Meghan's worm water and Maria's new greatest fear: HUMAN-SIZED BEES. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! 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 Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk Standard! There's tons of new decks thanks to the release of Ikoria and our hosts highlight all of the best (and why they're the best), some of the worst, and - most importantly - some sweet, sweet spicy fun decks. Find out what you should be playing on the ladder! PLUS: Learn about holding your breath under water, how to play Bogles in Standard right now, and which decks Meghan has been using to wreck face. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! 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 Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan stop playing Arena for one gosh darn second to record this podcast and talk about Ikoria Limited! Whether it's draft or sealed, these ladies LOVE the new format! ...Seriously, send help - they cannot stop playing. Find out what they think the best Draft and Sealed strategies are (level up your game!) and what busted decks they've built since the release. PLUS: stories from inside quarantine involving puzzles, worms, and forgetting what reality is. Become a GLH5 Patron Today! 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 Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsor Card Kingdom

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest (and friend of the show) Judge Rob to talk about Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Rob walks you through all the tricky new mechanics (is Mutate the most complicated mechanic ever printed?! Find out!), new cards, and strange card interactions that might come up during your prerelease on Arena, MTGO or in-person (in a socially safe way!) with special prerelease packs from your LGS. Rob will answer listener questions, argue about Maria's pick for Cutest Card, and generally be an amazing resource for our community. Be sure to have this episode up in your brain space before you head...in...to play Ikoria for the first time! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! 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 Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsors Card Kingdom and UltraPRO Help Judges Affected by COVID-19 Support Maria & Meghan’s Improv Theatre Ikoria Release Notes

On this episode, Maria and Meghan show off their EXCLUSIVE preview cards (yes, that's right, they've got TWO!) for Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! They sure hope you like unicorns (!!) PLUS: a look at all the wild stuff that's going on in Ikoria as our intrepid hosts sift through the best of the best of the newly previewed cards from Magic's upcoming set. BONUS: Maria lives her Bogle dreams as Commander 2020 cards are previewed! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Check Out Our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our April Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsors Card Kingdom and UltraPRO Help Judges Affected by COVID-19 Support Maria & Meghan’s Improv Theatre

On this episode, Maria and Meghan put on their prediction hats and try to guess what's coming up in Magic's newest set: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! Will they guess literally *any* of the 12 keyword counters correctly? How about what the mechanic "mutate" does?! Soon, we'll all find out! PLUS: It's AMA time as our hosts dip into the GLH5 Mailbag and answer questions from listeners. ...why does everyone ask about food? Maria is hungry!! It’s Patreon Pledge Drive Month! Get a GLH5 enamel pin with a pledge of $5 or more a month, or increase your pledge by $5 during March to qualify for this one-time-only deal! Who wouldn’t want to rock a GLH5 pin?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! **Special Enamel Pin Deal during Patreon Pledge Drive Month!!** Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Check Out Our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our March Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsors Card Kingdom and UltraPRO Help Judges Affected by COVID-19 Support Maria & Meghan’s Improv Theatre

On this episode, Maria and Meghan continue to practice social distancing & let you know about a METRIC TON of new ways to play Magic the Gathering while you aren't gathering much of anywhere, with anyone. Wizards of the Coast and Channel Fireball have a boat load of new ways to keep you entertained while you *don't* entertain the idea of going outside. Your intrepid, inside-loving hosts will also share their favorite ways they've been keeping connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Come hang out virtually with them for a while, won't you? It’s Patreon Pledge Drive Month! Get a GLH5 enamel pin with a pledge of $5 or more a month, or increase your pledge by $5 during March to qualify for this one-time-only deal! Who wouldn’t want to rock a GLH5 pin?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! **Special Enamel Pin Deal during Patreon Pledge Drive Month!!** Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Check Out Our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our March Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsors Card Kingdom and UltraPRO Help Judges Affected by COVID-19 Support Maria & Meghan’s Improv Theatre

On this episode, Maria and Meghan record remotely because they are practicing social distancing due to COVID-19 (and you should, too!) Find out how they're doing (mentally, physically and emotionally) amid one of the strangest times our world has seen, at least in recent memory. Undeterred by the scary stuff happening around the globe, your hosts share their favorite Brawl decks on Arena (btw: Brawl is a great way to play with friends who are also self-quarantined!), give tips on working from home, and share their favorite non-MTG games to play with buddies virtually. Maria and Meghan are here for you during this tough time and are so, so happy to hopefully brighten up your day any way they can. Much love to all. Stay safe out there. It’s Patreon Pledge Drive Month! Get a GLH5 enamel pin with a pledge of $5 or more a month, or increase your pledge by $5 during March to qualify for this one-time-only deal! Who wouldn’t want to rock a GLH5 pin?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! **Special Enamel Pin Deal during Patreon Pledge Drive Month!!** Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Check Out Our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our March Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsors Card Kingdom and UltraPRO Help Judges Affected by COVID-19 Support Maria & Meghan's Improv Theatre

On this episode, Maria and Meghan make the best decks in Standard sit down in time out and think about what they've done - as they explore lots of super-fun Tier 2-Tier 100 decks that make jumping back onto the ladder a gas. Sick and tired of ramping? They've got a cure! Wish you could just smash face? They have decks for that! PLUS: Questions from listeners, Meghan shows off some new purple hair, and Maria has a bone to pick with the British (for once in her life). It’s Patreon Pledge Drive Month! Get a GLH5 enamel pin with a pledge of $5 or more a month, or increase your pledge by $5 during March to qualify for this one-time-only deal! Who wouldn’t want to rock a GLH5 pin?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! **Special Enamel Pin Deal during Patreon Pledge Drive Month!!** Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Check Out Our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our March Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsors Card Kingdom and UltraPRO Tier Fun Decklists

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest Amateur Pro Greg back to the show to talk about his recent big win: taking down a Pioneer PTQ! Would you believe he did it while playing Pioneer for the FIRST. TIME. EVER?! Well, he did. He's just that good! Greg will talk about how he took down the tournament and help everyone understand how paper qualifications work in the new Magic the Gathering Organized Play system. It is super confusing, but Greg makes it easy to understand. PLUS: A super-special Super Tuesday edition of Flavor Text Theater! P.S. It's Patreon Pledge Drive Month! Get a GLH5 enamel pin with a pledge of $5 or more a month, or increase your pledge by $5 during March to qualify for this one-time-only deal! Who wouldn't want to rock a GLH5 pin?! Become a GLH5 Patron Today! **Special Enamel Pin Deal during Patreon Pledge Drive Month!!** Listen to Weekly Magic News with The Upkeep Check out our Board Games YouTube Channel Check Out Our Magic YouTube Channel Enter our March Giveaway Follow us on Twitter Peep Our Insta Be our Facebook Friend Throw down with GLH5 Merch Watch us play on Twitch Visit our sponsors Card Kingdom and UltraPRO

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a moment to critically review Magic and its new commitment to esports. What changes have we seen? Have they been effective? What does being an "esport" mean for the future of the game? And, most importantly, is it working? PLUS: Unsanctioned drops this Friday and our hosts take a look at their favorite cards, Meghan gives a Storytime wrap-up of the official Theros Beyond Death story and Maria limps in on 2 hours of sleep. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our March Giveaway: https://gleam.io/21gT8/glh5-march-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us play on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/glhfmagic The best place to buy cards: http://www.cardkingdom.com/glhf