Good Luck High Five

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share stories from Pro Tour Kaladesh! What were the top decks of the weekend? What spicy new innovations did we see? How many drinks in a pineapple did Maria drink?! PLUS: interviews with the players at PT KLD, Maria gets schooled by a Pro, Meghan tries out Elves in Modern, and we have our first three-way-street-battle in Flavor Text Theatre! SPECIAL BONUS: Maria can't seem to say anything right - much to her chagrin, and your amusement.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan broadcast from across the Pacific Ocean! Maria says "aloha" from beautiful Hawaii, hanging out before the Pro Tour while Meghan is stuck back in frosty Minnesota. Learn all about the different draft archetypes in Kaladesh, hear stories from behind-the-scenes at GP Atlanta (Maria on play-by-play, Meghan on text), and find out how players are prepping for the PT as special guests LSV and Tim Willoughby stop by for a chat! SPECIAL BONUS: The biggest fancy drink you've ever seen. 

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk everything Kaladesh! From their early opinions of the draft format to some of the spicy new decks in Standard - our hosts cover everything that's everything in the KLD universe. PLUS: play along with Maria as she preps for GP Atlanta by trying to guess every trick in the format by its mana cost alone, Meghan reveals her true parentage, and Flavor Text Theatre brings back an old favorite: Movie Pitches!

On this episode of Magic the PROthering, we interview Brazilian player and member of the Hall of Fame: Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa! Paulo talks his beginnings in Magic (he started very young!), gives his #1 tip for improving at the game, and lets everyone know what he would change about the game if he could. BONUS: find out just how much Paulo loves Nutella...and Bridge! 

On this episode, Maria and Meghan regale you with stories from the Pre-Release  this past weekend! Exactly how sweet was Maria's pool (again)? What did Meghan build to pilot herself to two 3-1 records? And what are our hosts' early takeaways about the format? PLUS: A quick primer on new "evergreen" mechanics, debate about Chandra's ability to get a sunburn, and a NEW COSMO QUIZ!! Play to find out: "Which Kaladesh Gremlin Are You?"

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Level 3 Judge and Regional Coordinator Rob McKenzie who helps us all learn more about the new mechanics and card interactions in Kaladesh ahead of the pre-release this weekend! Can you crew two vehicles with the same creature if it untaps? When is the best time to announce your intention to "crew"? How does Fabricate work with the stack? All of these questions (and more!) will be answered! PLUS: early format insights following Loading Ready Run's amazing pre-pre-release, Maria invents the worst burrito ever, and Meghan loses all of her Energy.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share stories from their exciting trip to play Team Sealed at GP Louisville! Maria shares her worst Bad Beat of all time & Meghan evaluates her play decisions. PLUS: tips for drafting in 10-person or 6-person pods, tons of new Kaladesh cards (Inventions are shiny!), and we get spooky with Flavor Text Theater. BONUS: a bone-chilling fox scream from a listener & MtA gets its first official sponsor!Go here to help us out when you shop: http://www.cardkingdom.com/mtacast

On this very special episode from PAX, Maria sits down with Wizards employees to get some behind-the-scenes info on exactly what it takes to make Magic happen. She talks cutest cards + how to keep the fire burning after 20 years with Mark Rosewater, how to build a world and prioritize representation in gaming with Mel Li and Kimberly Kreines, the development of vehicles and gremlins with Shawn Main and Ben Hayes, what it's like to go from pro player to official WotC playtester with Melissa DeTora, Magic art and what makes it great with Jeremy Jarvis, and the unique pressures of competing in the World Championship with Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa. This episode brought to you in part by Wizards of the Coast who gave Maria a PAX badge, flight, and hotel.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share stories from their epic adventures at PAX! They chat about the World Championship (congrats, BBD!), the truckload of Kaladesh preview cards that were showcased, and exciting news like the Ahmonket reveal! PLUS: an LSV anecdote that's sure to make your chuckle pit happy, a great giveaway bonus for a Patreon supporter, and Maria raps...badly. There is so much awesome Magic news stuffed into this show...it almost had to be two shows!

On this SPECIAL episode from PAX, Maria takes a tour of the Wizards of the Coast offices! Led by none other than Mark Rosewater, you'll get an inside peek into R&D's "Pit", learn how far ahead design works on any given set, and find out how many of the offices around WotC got their names. 

On this episode, Maria and Meghan (+ special guest Tim Willoughby) deliver a delirious episode as they get ready for a crazy week of PAX, the World Championship, and Kaladesh previews! PLUS: Meghan tells us all about her VERY FIRST multiplayer experience playing Conspiracy 2: Take the Crown, we get a GP Indy Modern wrap-up from Tim, and everyone's on board for a rousing round of The Dating Game featuring Eldritch Moon cards. Come for the sleep deprived fun, stay for Tim's favorite (and very British sounding) soup.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest (and friend of the show!) Erin Campbell of The Girlfriend Bracket & Magic Mics to talk the upcoming World Championships! What players do our hosts think will take down the tourney? What exciting decks do they think the pros will bring to the table? PLUS: why Erin thinks pros should step it up in the fashion arena, fun facts from Meghan's teenage years, and ideas to make the World Champs EVEN MORE EXCITING...and deadly!

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share stories from GP Portland (Meghan was there doing text coverage!) and talk about how Standard is starting to shape up following the Pro Tour! Our hosts also hold a GP Etiquette School and chat proper conduct in a competitive setting. PLUS: an exciting PAX announcement, a Conspiracy 2 preview card is released (+ new mechanics from the set), and Meghan secretly plays Pokémon Go the entire episode.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan jump in a kangaroo's pouch and tell you all about Pro Tour Eldritch (Spooky) Moon! Our intrepid hosts will go over the top decks we saw throughout the weekend, re-play some of the greatest moments (LS3, anyone?!), and chat about what this means for the future of Standard. PLUS: Meghan recaps the lore in her famous Storytime segment, we dip into the listener mailbag, and announce a new contest! BONUS: Maria's blood is made of cheese.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the importance of taking calculated risks. When should you do it? How do you know what kind of risk to take? They've got some tips for you on how to make the best out of a bad situation! PLUS: Limited highlights from GP Sydney, Eldritch (Spooky) Moon draft stories, Maria interviews a First Time Drafter LIVE from her LGS, tips on dealing with differently powered decks inside your own playgroup, and the power of an Icelandic massage.