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On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk GP Vancouver! Meghan calls in from Canada and talks about what being at GP Vancouver was like while Maria gives her perspective of watching the GP back here in the U.S. What are our hosts' initial opinions on the format? What new insights do they have? PLUS: some Modern talk ahead of the Pro Tour this coming weekend, Maria has an existential crisis, and Pizza Rolls. @MtACastmagictheamatuering.com

On this episode of Magic the PROthering, Maria and Meghan interview none other than former Pro player and Wizards R&D intern: Melissa DeTora! Find out how's she's getting back into life as a grinder, how she felt about her special Pro Tour invite which led to her Top 8, what life inside of Wizards of the Coast was like, and her inital thoughts on OGW draft. PLUS: how does she really feel about Seattle weather...?!

On this episode, Maria and Meghan tell the tales of their first sealed OGW PPTQs! Our two hosts argue about whether the format is faster or slower than BFZ, contemplate pros and cons of "Play or Draw?", and play a rousing game of Pick, Lick, or Flick! PLUS: A discussion of parallel universes and an attempt to make Dark Confidant "P" instead of "OP."

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are live from the Oath of the Gatewatch prerelease! What awesome pulls did they have? What archetypes did they play? Did they get enough Wastes in their pool? Find out! PLUS: Maria shares her initial thoughts after a draft of the format, the ladies talk about the recent bans in Modern, and a rousing round of OGW Movie Pitches with several pitches that could be actual, GOOD movies. I know, right?! Meghan also learns a lot about Koalas. 

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Level 3 Judge Rob McKenzie back to the show once again! Rob will discuss the new mechanics and rules surrounding the brand spankin' new cards in Oath of the Gatewatch! PLUS: we'll answer listener questions about specific cards, Maria reveals a new prophylactic enterprise she's involved with, and Meghan gets a very rhino Christmas.  http://www.magictheamateuring.com@mtacastmagictheamateuring-at-gmail.com 

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get cube-tacular and chat Holiday Cube! What archetypes have the ladies been drafting? What do they hope to draft more of in the future? Find out! PLUS: More delicious Oath of the Gatewatch spoilers, Modern Merfolk chat, and a brand new game makes its way into Flavor Text Theatre: "Make it a Rare." Watch this episode on Tolarian Community College Friday, 1/8/16! http://www.magictheamateuring.com@mtacastmagictheamateuring-at-gmail.com

On this episode, Maria and Meghan say goodbye to 2015...or was it 2016?...perhaps 2019...? Either way, our hosts wave goodbye to the year that was Magic and look forward to the new. What are their MtG resolutions for this trip around the sun? Find out! PLUS: New OGW spoilers and mechanics are revealed and a bunch of interesting and thought-provoking mailbag questions are answered. Learn how to make your LGS a more welcoming environment for everyone and how to deal with salty players in real life!

On this episode, Maria and Meghan gather 'round the fire and share warm memories of the Magical year that was 2015. Sing along with some classic Christmas carols, laugh at the misfortune of everyone's favorite Elder Dragon Nicol Bolas, and celebrate some of the highlights of our hosts' Magic careers. Remember to watch this episode (complete with sing-a-long lyrics to the Christmas Carols) on Tolarian Community College on Christmas Day!  

On the second episode of Magic the PROthering, Maria and Meghan talk to great Magic player, team EUreka member, and amazing hair-haver, Joel Larsson! Joel talks about how he got started playing Magic, how team EUreka is so incredibly good, and how he gets his hair to look so amazingly flawless. Joel also dishes about what it was like playing with Maria and Meghan in the Community Cup and what he would change about the current state of Magic, if he could.  

On this episode, Maria and Meghan shout "Land, ho!" and talk all about lands. That's right! It's all lands all the time on this episode of MtA. Learn about dual lands, storage lands, tap lands, man lands, something Meghan calls "Mean Lands," and much more. Learn yourself a little land-centric history! Our hosts also address the recent mega-spoiler and the World Magic Cup! 

On this episode, Maria and Meghan discuss meta game. What is it? Why is it helpful to know about it? How can you more successfully navigate the meta-waters to better your finishes? PLUS: Speculation on potential new Oath of the Gatewatch cards (like, what's the deal with lands that produce Waste, anyway?), Maria's chair falls apart, and we answer the age-old question: "how do I get my partner interested in playing Magic with me?" Don't worry, we have LITERALLY ALL of the answ

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive deep into the bottom of the mailbag (filled with crumbs) to answer listener questions! From the silly to the serious - sit back, relax and enjoy as our hosts respond to your queries.  PLUS: Meghan's thinking mulligans! Level-up your mulliganing with some simple tips, tricks, and tools of the trade. Enjoy the video version of this episode available Friday (12/4/15) on Tolarian Community College for the complete Magic the Amateuring experience!

On this episode, Maria and Meghan tackle a common n00b question: how do you plan out your turn optimally? When should you leave mana up vs. developing your board? And how is this question different in standard? PLUS: the hosts dive into the mailbag, we all contemplate the newly spoiled (?!) Kozilek and his Waste lands. SPECIAL BONUS: this episode was recorded with video which you can see on Tolarian Community College's YouTube channel starting 11/27/15.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest and Commander fanatic, Greg Michaels (@Magic_Michelp) to talk Commander 2015 spoilers! Get the low-down on the sweet new commanders and how you might be able to brew with them, a look at the new mechanics (like Experience Counters), and find out just how bad our CC15 spoiler was! PLUS: Greg tells the tale of going undefeated in Day 1 of GP Atlanta (just how awful is green, anyway?) and we play an amazing game of Pick, Lick or Flick!

On the first-ever episode of Magic the PROthering, Maria & Meghan talk to one of the best players to ever play the game: Eric Froehlich! Our hosts talk to Eric about his life as a professional poker player, the cons of the current MtG tournament payout system, and what "power creep" has done to the competitive nature of the game. PLUS: Eric gives us some spectacular home and gardening advice, throws some shade at LSV, and answers a Pro-Tour-First-Timer's question. You don't want to miss this one!